As more Americans prioritize staying mobile and independent as they age, experts are pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of health. The number of times a person can rise from a chair in 30 seconds can be an indicator of lower-body strength, which is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging. Interest in the test … Read more
Talk about losing face. By now, people are well aware of “Ozempic face,” the phenomenon in which people on GLP-1 medications notice saggy skin, sunken eyes and gaunt cheeks. Now, “temporal wasting” is the latest side effect that prematurely ages weight loss drug users, and has doctors concerned. Along with “Ozempic face,” another side effect … Read more
The man who wants to live as long as possible has a new-ish lease on life. Known for outlandish tactics to delay death, Bryan Johnson recently admitted he may have taken things too far. Even after his recent revelation, though, the biohacker still steers clear of popular junk foods and has a different definition of … Read more
Not ok Boomer. Millennials claim that they refuse to take care of their aging Baby Boomer parents, who they blame for saddling them with soaring housing costs, student debt and other financial woes. The grievances first surfaced in a viral Reddit thread from 2023, which was responding to a Vox article warning that cash-strapped 30-somethings … Read more
Brain drain? Not for these seniors. It’s a no-brainer that the risk of cognitive decline increases as we get older, with about half of Americans expected to start experiencing worsening memory or thinking skills after age 55. So residents at The Bristal at York Avenue, a luxury assisted living community on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, … Read more
It’s not just about what you eat — but when you eat. New research has found a potential link between brain health and eating schedule, determining that limiting when you chow down to certain hours of the day can help keep your cognition sharp as you age. New research has found that sticking to a … Read more
Tough break, biohackers. A new study claims to have found the absolute upper limit of the human lifespan — even if scientists somehow crack the code on aging itself. There’s just one wrinkle: The oldest person on record made it to 122, leaving plenty of birthday candles to blow out before anyone can put the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The anti-aging coenzyme craze is no longer reserved for A-listers and biohackers. By now, most of us have heard about nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, better known as NAD. NAD is a … Read more
Could your spouse’s dementia be contagious? Being married has been shown to help sustain many aspects of health. Married people with heart disease are less likely to have a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease, they have a lower risk of obesity and they’re also likely to live longer. But the story is actually … Read more
Sun’s out, phone’s out. Valerie Calderon loves to tan beside her family’s pool in Riverside, California — and while she reapplies her favorite body oil, the 17-year-old keeps 34,000 Instagram and 50,000 TikTok followers up to date on her routine. Her fans? “Everyone is within 13 to 17 years old,” she told The Post. “I … Read more
Are they watching Graying Anatomy? The idea of TV rotting your brain is apparently not just an old wives tale. Spending too much time watching TV in middle age may literally shrink the brain, increasing the risk of dementia and other complications, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. This screen-induced cerebral shrinkage … Read more
The fountain of youth may be hiding in the graveyard. As Americans embrace cadaver fat to enhance their curves, South Korea’s latest anti-aging obsession is taking the dead-body craze even further, using human skin donated from corpses to help turn back the clock. But don’t book your flight just yet. While the treatment isn’t currently … Read more
Sugar-free foods and beverages may help your waistline, but they could come at a cost to your brain. A study from the University of São Paulo in Brazil suggests that artificial sweeteners may speed up cognitive decline — with two groups appearing to face the greatest risk, including people with a disease affecting more than … Read more
There are blue skies for the grays of the tristate. Living out one’s golden years in New Jersey and New York is as good as gold, reveals a new ranking that rates both East Coast Edens in the top five best states for growing old in the US. The twilight life tastes sweeter in the … Read more
The show must go on, especially for healthy aging. New research has identified a series of fun activities that appear to turn back time when it comes to how the body ages. More than just providing entertainment, the strongest effects of these activities were seen in those who regularly participated. caftor – stock.adobe.com New research has … Read more
You’re going to want to remember this. Around the world, more than 57 million people are living with dementia, and nearly 10 million more are diagnosed each year. While there is currently no cure, research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable health and lifestyle factors. … Read more
What doesn’t kill you just might make you age better. A geriatrician has revealed the one lifelong habit she says her older patients seem to share — and it’s not a special diet or expensive supplement. According to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, they all sidestep a particularly cozy condition. The healthiest older adults don’t avoid challenges … Read more
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. That information could be reassuring or terrifying, but for now it’s a potential tool to speed drug development by helping to identify and enroll high-risk people into studies of possible Alzheimer’s treatments or … Read more
The “fauxzempic” era is well underway. Many brands are marketing alternatives to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but certain foods may also boost the effects of the naturally occurring hormone responsible for reducing hunger and stabilizing blood sugar. A recent study found one diet that not only boosted GLP-1 but also increased longevity and reduced body fat. … Read more
Getting old never looked so good. While tech entrepreneurs and biohackers race to rewrite the rules of longevity, there are everyday telltale signs you’re aging well without a health tracker or blood tests. Rather than simply avoiding disease, getting older well involves a more holistic view of physical, mental and emotional well-being, according to Dr. … Read more