The change may be inevitable — but how you feel when you get there isn’t. The average American woman enters menopause at 52, but the transition can begin a decade or more before that. And according to Dr. Robin Berzin, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, some of the habits women pick up in their … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am 70 and consider my mental faculties to be normal. One aging issue my wife and I have noticed is that I tend to repeat stories to our children, grandchildren and friends. Our children can be less than forgiving toward this old boomer as they deliver a comment like, “Yeah, we’ve already … Read more
Your parents’ health may hang in the balance. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults over 65, with about 14 million falling each year. For those caring for aging parents and worried about their risk of falling, knowing what signs to look for can make all the difference — and … Read more
The devastating injury that changed Tony Hawk‘s perspective on fitness could’ve been avoided, he told The Post, had he made the choices he’s making now. “I am working out at least two times a week and that is not something I did, to be honest, until I hit my 50s and I probably would have … Read more
Could a notoriously habit-forming drug be a key to prolonging life? The founder of the biohacking movement, Dave Asprey, is highlighting research that suggests it could be. If you’ve had a nasty allergy or cold that made you horribly congested, you might have tried Afrin. The nasal spray is available over-the-counter at any drug store … Read more
Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes is one thing. Fitting into your own shoes — decades after buying them — is another story. “A very common misconception is that a person’s shoe size doesn’t change,” Dr. Rock Positano, a podiatrist and co-director of the Non-Surgical Foot and Ankle Service at the Hospital for Special … Read more
Fewer hot flashes and night sweats may not be the only upside. A new study suggests women taking a drug used to ease menopause symptoms may also face a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The finding comes as scientists continue to investigate why women are more likely than men to develop the memory-robbing illness, … Read more
Seniors, listen up. A new study suggests that how well you perform on a simple balance test could offer clues about how well you’re aging — and even your chances of making it through the next seven years. Researchers found that older adults who performed best on the free, at-home assessment were about half as … Read more
The longevity movement is coming for your mane. People are increasingly willing to spend lots of money — and time — chasing youth and a longer life. But for some, the journey starts at the tippy top. Like overall longevity — which uses supplements, tech, diet and other habits to improve from the inside out … Read more
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