On a summer afternoon when most New Yorkers were chaining themselves to the nearest air conditioner, the residents of the New Jewish Home on West 106th Street were enjoying a very active day. There was the trip to Broadway, a cuddle with puppies, a diving adventure on the high seas and skydiving above the Swiss … Read more
Grandma is getting a makeover. More mature women — who previously dismissed cosmetic procedures or limited them to face- and eye-lifts — are increasingly going under the knife and needle for dramatic full-body overhauls. “We have had mommy makeovers for years, but esthetic surgery is more accepted in general, so we are seeing heightened interest … Read more
Perhaps the popularity of the vampire facial isn’t immortal after all. Rather than just slathering their faces with their own blood, beauty chasers are injecting it into their faces with a syringe to reap the supposed benefits of rejuvenation and a youthful-looking complexion. The injections of PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, are lauded as being more … Read more
We know the body changes over time, but new research suggests those shifts may be more sudden and staggering than previously thought. A new study from Stanford Medicine reveals that many of the body’s molecules and microorganisms starkly rise or fall in numbers at two specific times — ages 44 and 60. Researchers drew this … Read more
Life’s a breeze for Michael Parisi. The World War II Army vet, who turns 102 on October 6, told The Post the No. 1 key to longevity is marrying a good wife. And the second must, according to the centenarian, is breathing in the fresh air of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, a community he’s called home for … Read more
One in four Americans worry that they’re becoming their parents (27%) — including while traveling, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults evenly split by generation delved deeper into this feeling, finding that the average person first realized they act like their parents at 30 years old, but started noticing these habits even … Read more
Owing to our ape ancestry, we were born to hang, and a new branch of research suggests that spending time hanging loose is a real boon for the body. A dead hang, which can easily be performed at home, is a simple bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles in the upper body. Suspended by the arms … Read more
No need for a crystal ball. Peer into the future through your own youthful visage — suggests new research published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, revealing high school yearbook photos to be a reliable indicator of lifespan. Researchers were interested in exploring the impact of attractiveness on longevity, particularly as those with conventional … Read more
Here’s one fad that never gets old. A cohort of health-conscious celebrities — notorious for indulging in bizarre skincare regimes and the latest weight loss cure-alls — have found a new love in the form of the anti-aging supplement NAD+. An acronym for the enzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, NAD+ plays a vital role in metabolism, DNA … Read more
The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches) to slow down the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more
Sticking to a vegan diet — even for just two months — knocks years off your biological age, according to new research. Scientists found that eating only vegan food for eight weeks led to reductions in biological age estimations. The American team conducted a trial involving 21 pairs of adult identical twins. Their findings, published … Read more
There’s no sugarcoating this news. We know too much sugar is bad for us — now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) say that even when we eat healthfully, each gram of added sugar ages our cells. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends limiting added sugar to 50 grams a … Read more
Age is just a number. Marissa Teijo, now 72, made history last month as the oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA at 71 years old. The timeless beauty competed against nearly 100 other women at the pageant — which came after the Miss Universe Organization removed contestant age limits for inclusivity. Marissa Teijo … Read more
No bones about it. As our bodies age, our bones break down, raising our risk of osteoporosis — a condition that makes our skeletal scaffolding brittle and increases the likelihood of fractures. Broken bones are particularly disastrous for older adults, for whom fractures can mean long-term recovery, disability or even premature death. Strong bones are … Read more
If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and maintaining independence in our later years. “From the age of just 35 onwards, we lose bone density and muscle mass; … Read more
Tina Woods just turned 60 and has never felt younger. Woods, a London-based entrepreneur and CEO, gushed to Business Insider this week, “I’ve got the strength of an ox, dance moves to rave all night, and renewed joy for my marriage and my job.” Tests suggest that her brain is aging like a 35-year-old while her heart … Read more
A fitness influencer has been relentlessly bullied online for looking “super old” at age 25. Social media star Summer Vennewitz is known on TikTok for always being open and honest about how she looks. Instead of hiding any insecurities with filters, the 25-year-old instead decides to show them off in an attempt to help normalize … Read more
A 40-year-old woman says she gets IDed all the time — and puts her youthful looks down to wearing factor 50 every day for 28 years. Rosie Morrell puts on her sunscreen — which she buys from Lidl for £3.23 ($4.31) — every morning and has worn the protection, rain or shine, since she was … Read more
A 35-year-old man has revealed his anti-aging secrets after being told by strangers they think he looks like a teenager — stay out of the sun and avoid alcohol. Brandon Miles May wears sunscreen daily, covers up his skin when he goes outside and has never touched a drop of alcohol in his life. He … Read more
He’s got a clear vision for younger-looking eyes. Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Michigan, is sharing four simple tips to prevent and reverse aging of the eyelids — wear sunglasses, eat fewer ultra-processed foods, get your allergies under control and use retinol eye cream. Signs of eyelid aging include puffiness, loose … Read more