Simple blood test may predict dementia risk before symptoms even appear

Simple blood test may predict dementia risk before symptoms even appear

Age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia — though it seems to go beyond the number of candles on the birthday cake. New research out of the UK reports that biological age, the age of our organs, tissues and cells, plays a major role in dementia risk. “Our findings suggest that biological aging … Read more

How many crunches, squats and push-ups you should be able to do at every age — as Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test

How many crunches, squats and push-ups you should be able to do at every age — as Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test

Grab your sneakers and tighten those laces — the Presidential Fitness Test is back. President Donald Trump revived the decades-old exam for public schoolchildren this week, calling it “an important step in our mission to make America healthy again. “My administration is working very hard to defend America’s cherished athletic traditions and pass our values … Read more

Exclusive | Spice Girls’ Mel B on ‘wellness’ in her 50s — and trading ‘girl power’ for ‘woman power’

Exclusive | Spice Girls’ Mel B on ‘wellness’ in her 50s — and trading ‘girl power’ for ‘woman power’

The Spice Girl told The Post about how her wellness routine, from diet to mindfulness, have changed as she’s gotten older. Source link #Exclusive #Spice #Girls #Mel #wellness #50s #trading #girl #power #woman #power

Doctor separates fact from fiction on cold plunges and red light therapy

Doctor separates fact from fiction on cold plunges and red light therapy

Fox & Friends has officially launched Wellness Week, a dedicated series aimed at navigating the world of social media health trends. “The internet is jam-packed with millions of these trends that are promising you a healthier, younger and more energized life. But it’s hard to tell what’s a real hack or just hype,” said host Kayleigh … Read more

Good gut bacteria may be the secret to longevity — how to get it, including the strain that boosts your natural GLP-1

Good gut bacteria may be the secret to longevity — how to get it, including the strain that boosts your natural GLP-1

It’s time to start trusting your gut — at least when it comes to staying young and living longer. Research has shown that the gut microbiomes of healthy older people — including those in their 90s over age 100 — often resemble those of people who are decades younger. But your gut microbiome isn’t just … Read more

Exclusive | NYC’s senior citizen improv class says ‘yes, and’ to healthy aging

Exclusive | NYC’s senior citizen improv class says ‘yes, and’ to healthy aging

It’s a Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn Heights, and Pamela has just arrived at her bachelorette party.  It’s a peculiar one: The bride-to-be appears to be a bespectacled 80-something with a practical coral coat and significant hearing loss. There’s nothing but imaginary salt and pepper on the fold-up table. Plus, the three men posing as Pamela’s … Read more

Exclusive | Famed biohacker Gary Brecka reveals his exact routine — including an ‘overlooked performance enhancer’

Exclusive | Famed biohacker Gary Brecka reveals his exact routine — including an ‘overlooked performance enhancer’

At 55, Gary Brecka feels better than he did in his 30s — and says his body backs it up. The longevity expert claims he’s reversed his biological age to 20, using a mix of simple daily habits and cutting-edge tech in a bid to rethink the limits of the human lifespan. “I believe if … Read more

How you can use the ‘flicker stage’ to feel younger — and age healthier

How you can use the ‘flicker stage’ to feel younger — and age healthier

Age really is just a number sometimes. And aging isn’t a linear process — our physical, cognitive and social functioning can jump back and forth between feeling younger or older. This is known as the “flicker stage” that moves between vitality and decline, and it can help us get better with age. “Flicker stages” describe … Read more

Exclusive | ‘All the Spice Girls have it’: Mel B gets candid about menopause symptoms

Exclusive | ‘All the Spice Girls have it’: Mel B gets candid about menopause symptoms

Mel B always had fans — plural. Now, at 50, the Spice Girl has a singular fan. That she carries with her everywhere. To manage her hot flashes. Before she learned it was menopause that was causing her sudden onset night sweats, brain fog, anxiety and vaginal dryness, the pop music royal (and her “quite … Read more

The $40-million ‘longevity fund’ that’s looking to ‘make death optional’

The -million ‘longevity fund’ that’s looking to ‘make death optional’

The yearning to cheat death has infused pop culture for ages, from “The Picture Of Dorian Gray” to “Death Becomes Her” to “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” But in recent years, finding the secret to longer life has transitioned from mythical fiction to actual science with the help of over $5 billion in investments … Read more

Menstrual blood could be the key to treating osteoarthritis

Menstrual blood could be the key to treating osteoarthritis

Talk about a bloody genius treatment. A study published in Scientific Reports has identified a promising, unconventional source for treating the more than 600 million people living with osteoarthritis. While plenty of women deal with the downsides of menstrual blood ruining underwear, there could be a benefit to the monthly cycle. Monthly period blood could … Read more

Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults’ memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries and found those who reported higher levels of loneliness did … Read more

The 5 key biomarkers that can tell you how well you’re aging — the most crucial is the most overlooked

The 5 key biomarkers that can tell you how well you’re aging — the most crucial is the most overlooked

You know your Social Security number, your ATM pin code, your mom’s phone number, but do you know your HbA1c? Five numerical biomarkers can reveal how well you’re aging and warn of trouble long before symptoms of disease appear, according to Dr. Florence Comite, founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity. Comite — … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the 99-year-old New Yorker who still hits the gym every day — in makeup and jewelry

Exclusive | Meet the 99-year-old New Yorker who still hits the gym every day — in makeup and jewelry

Her weights may be light, but she’s got gains. For 99-year-old Shirley Goldman, hitting the gym to lift three-pound dumbbells on a near daily basis is a non-negotiable to feel her best — even with close to a century behind her. And her doctor has taken notice, telling her to keep doing whatever she’s doing. … Read more

The ‘nonna’ twist on ‘Blue Zone’ living could be the key to longevity

The ‘nonna’ twist on ‘Blue Zone’ living could be the key to longevity

Put down the phone and pick up the ladle. While you were busy grinding for that promotion, grandmothers in Italy were busy grinding meat to make homemade sausage. They were busy taking long walks to the market, rolling out pasta dough and stealing dips in the Mediterranean without a second thought for their wrinkles — aside … Read more

RFK Jr. may make it easier to get peptides — but what do doctors think?

RFK Jr. may make it easier to get peptides — but what do doctors think?

They’re the small molecules with the big buzz. You couldn’t live without peptides, which regulate essential functions such as metabolism, tissue repair and immune response. The body naturally produces thousands of them, like collagen and oxytocin, while some are sold as synthetic compounds, like Ozempic and aspartame. And since 2023, 19 of the manmade ones … Read more

60-calorie fiber bomb can boost memory, improve skin aging and even fight gum disease

60-calorie fiber bomb can boost memory, improve skin aging and even fight gum disease

Bramble on. The blacker the berry, the better for you — at least that’s how it would seem, given that this one little berry carries such a staggering array of health benefits. While superfoods like açai, avocado, quinoa and kiwi enjoy global attention, the humble blackberry — native to parts of the US, unlike those other … Read more

I’m a doctor — the 2 things women should do in every decade to stay healthy

I’m a doctor — the 2 things women should do in every decade to stay healthy

Taking care of your health never gets old. As we age, it’s important to maintain healthy habits — including proper nutrition, regular exercise and quality sleep — and to follow recommended preventive care, such as cancer screenings and vaccines. Keeping it simple, here are the two key things women should do each decade to stay … Read more

There’s a ‘very clear’ reason why some people live to 100 — and others don’t

There’s a ‘very clear’ reason why some people live to 100 — and others don’t

The age-old fixation. Hitting 100 rotations around the sun is no small feat, with just an estimated 101,000 centenarians, representing 0.03% of the US population. New research, though, may have cracked the code for why some live to triple digits, and others don’t. While very few live to 100, a new study has found a … Read more

Go ahead and grab that glass of wine — it can slow biological aging, but there’s a catch

Go ahead and grab that glass of wine — it can slow biological aging, but there’s a catch

Cheers to that. A recent study published in the International Journal of Public Health found that moderate wine intake can be a boon for longevity and biological aging, or the age of our cells and organs. But before you open another bottle, there is a catch about overall wine consumption. A study recently found that … Read more