What if the secret to longevity wasn’t in the mind or the gut — but in the heart? Speaking at the inaugural New York Times Well Festival on Wednesday, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger announced he and his team were “shocked” by “the biggest predictor of who was going to live long and stay … Read more
She’s dame fit! Helen Mirren is turning 80 this July, but her energy could put a rookie cadet to shame — and it’s all thanks to a quick and classic military-style workout that clocks in under 12 minutes. The award-winning actress told British Vogue that she is “a big believer” in a no-frills routine first … Read more
They’re repeat customers. More and more New Yorkers are opting for follow-up facelifts to maintain a youthful appearance several years after first going under the knife. “I am seeing a lot of patients in their late 50s and early 60s coming in for second facelifts,” Upper East Side facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Alemi told … Read more
Put down the wrinkle cream and pick up a blueberry. A new study suggests that eating a diet rich in a powerful plant chemical could be the key to keeping your body strong and your mind sharp as you age. “These findings underscore the potential for simple dietary modifications to impact overall quality of life … Read more
Get a grip! Grip strength measures the force you exert with your hands when holding or squeezing an object. Weaker grip strength is often associated with frailty, and studies suggest that it may be linked to diabetes and a higher risk of cognitive decline, dementia, heart failure and stroke. A study out of Norway even … Read more
Forget pricey creams and supplements, a powerful anti-aging tool is probably sitting in a jar in your pantry. The simple 60-calorie snack, rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber and minerals, has been a health and beauty staple since the time of the ancient Greeks. And for Gen X and millennial women, there’s an extra perk: it … Read more
If you could talk to yourself 10 years ago, what would you say? That tearjerking question stopped one popular chat platform in its tracks this week, sparking an emotional outpouring of advice, regrets, and life lessons people wish they could whisper to their younger selves. The innocent question posted earlier today on Reddit’s r/AskReddit forum … Read more
The weird and worrisome internet is flooded with anti-aging trends. Amid the sea of information and influencers, it can be increasingly challenging to separate fact from fiction and the beneficial from balderdash. Armed with truth serum, Dr. Louis A. Cona, MD, medical director of DVC Stem, is on hand to dispel four common skincare myths … Read more
A septuagenarian marathon runner has shared the diet and supplements that keep her on her feet. Jeannie Rice, a veteran of the Boston, Tokyo and London marathons, holds records for distance running and her astounding physical capacity. According to research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, at 77 years old, Rice holds the highest … Read more
A county in southern Texas, near the US-Mexico border, is suffering from a bit of an epidemic. Starr County has emerged as a national hotspot — not for tourism or industry, but for having one of the highest rates of dementia in the country. Roughly one in five seniors here have dementia, which is more … Read more
You know about DNA, but you may not have heard of NAD. You wouldn’t be alive without it. NAD — short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide — is critical for energy production, DNA repair and cell survival. Scientists are investigating the potential for NAD+, the active form of NAD, to slow aging, boost brain health and … Read more
You wanted a tighter waistline — and ended up with a looser face. As Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss medications skyrocket in popularity, one unflattering side effect is earning quite a bit of attention: “Ozempic face,” the gaunt, prematurely aged look some patients develop after shedding pounds at record speed. Now, the skincare industry is … Read more
Chapped lips aren’t just for your mouth. When menopause hits, hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings usually steal the spotlight, but the midlife shift can also dry you out down there — and significantly affect your pelvic floor, a key player in everything from bladder control to sexual function. “A lot of women I’ve … Read more
There’s no ifs, ands, or flabby butts about it. “The squat is your powerhouse,” Kristin Collins, a trainer at Life Time fitness club, told The Post. Whether you’re scooping up your toddler, sliding into your car or settling onto the porcelain throne, being able to drop it low and stand back up is essential to … Read more
A bizarre new beauty trend is taking hold in Asia, with one business in Thailand saying they’ve received over 500 requests a day for the treatment. Tik Ka Au shop in Bangkok has been bombarded with inquiries after offering a popular new cosmetic treatment that involves tattooing a bright pink circle on a client’s kneecaps. … Read more
What do a fashion feud with Princess Margaret and rumors of young love with Colin Powell have in common? They’ve both become legendary tales at the Life Story Club. Founded in 2019, the Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizes free virtual and in-person gatherings for older adults across the city, giving them a space to share their experiences, … Read more
Don’t sweat it! Menopause is a natural process that affects all women — it occurs when ovaries produce less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and stop releasing eggs altogether. It’s officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation, though symptoms often persist for years before and after this period. Menopause is a universal phenomenon, but there … Read more
Turns out, your brain isn’t just a squishy mass of pinkish-grey. Hidden deep inside is a tiny “blue spot” that plays a major role in our cognition — and a new study shows that it goes through a dramatic evolution as we age. Researchers believe that those changes could offer valuable clues about who might … Read more
Most 91-year-olds are racing to their recliners. Not Emma Maria Mazzenga. The Italian nonagenarian sprinted through a 200-meter dash in under a minute last year, crushing the previous world record for her age group. While others were gasping for air, Mazzenga was already sizing up her next race. Amazed by her speed, doctors investigated what … Read more
Americans on blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are slimming down fast — but for some, the price of that rapid weight loss is starting to show up in the mirror. “It makes the face look much older,” Dr. Patrick Byrne, president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS), told … Read more