Forget coffee, there’s a new supplement to give you a boost when you’re tired. A large dose of the supplement creatine might provide a cognitive boost to people who are sleep deprived, according to a recent study. The researchers, who published their work in Scientific Reports, hope that the information could be used to help … Read more
Middle-aged women need to get active — or stay active — by 55 to enjoy a better quality of life as they get older, according to a study published Thursday. Australian researchers followed 11,300 women in their late 40s or early 50s for 15 years. The women fit into one of three categories: they exercised … Read more
Going running may offset diseases that run in the family, according to the first study of its kind. A healthy lifestyle, which includes things like regular exercise, good sleep, not smoking and eating a healthy diet, can add over five years to your life, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. … Read more
Getting older can be a tough pill to swallow, but according to a longevity expert, the right supplements can ease the process. Supplements aren’t a cure-all, but when taken alongside a healthy diet, they can make a difference. Their role is to feed your body the nutrients you may not be getting from your food, … Read more
We can’t slow down time — but we can slow down its effects on us, according to experts. The key is to make healthier choices in the areas that we can control — and that starts with breaking bad habits. “One of the primary hallmarks of aging is accumulated cellular damage that leads to organ dysfunction and, … Read more
It’s an age-old question. Researchers have found perceptions about age differ wildly between generations, with senior citizens possibly suffering from “age-group disassociation” when they insist that they’re not yet elderly. Scholars from the University of Berlin, in collaboration with academics at Stanford University, the University of Luxembourg and the University of Greifswald, Germany, examined responses from … Read more
Anti-aging-obsessed tech mogul Bryan Johnson has shared one of the shocking key ingredients he uses daily to keep himself looking young. Johnson, 46, says that every day for the past “three years,” he’s been munching down on chocolate to help with his quest to cheat death, according to his latest YouTube video. “Sometimes the things that are good … Read more
A cheap drug used to treat diabetes may help you live a longer healthier life, scientists believe. Metformin, which helps people lower their blood sugar and treats type 2 diabetes, could also protect against cancer, cognitive decline and heart disease. This is due to its anti-inflammatory effects, NPR reported. It costs less than a dollar … Read more
The secret to living a long and healthy life? Don’t eat that much. For years, longevity researchers have conducted studies that seem to show restricting calories might help people live longer. “We’ve known for nearly 100 years that calorie restriction can extend healthy life span in a variety of laboratory animals,” one researcher told CNN … Read more
This budding Benjamin Button is spilling his secrets. A 61-year-old who brags that he has a biological age of just under 38 is revealing how he’s hacked the aging process. Dave Pascoe, who hails from Michigan, is a retired network security engineer and a “full-time biohacker” devoted to turning back his genetic clock. On his … Read more
Gen Z — this is the last straw. The generation, born between 1997 and 2012, continues to be obsessed with the latest viral beauty secret, the “anti-wrinkle straw,” which many claim can turn back the clock. Instead of drinking through a vertical straw, they slurp through a hook-like apparatus meant to keep the lips from … Read more
Trying to get your blood pressure down? Sit a little bit less every day and you could see surprising results, experts say. New research reveals that living an even slightly less sedentary lifestyle could do wonders for your health. Americans spend nearly one-third of their day sitting — a statistic said to be closely linked to adverse … Read more
There’s no watering down these hard facts. Most health-conscious folks aim to upkeep their hair, faces and all-over skin with the finest of care regimens. However, it seems that even the best beauty routine is no match for the icky elements flowing out of our faucets and shower heads. But, surprisingly, New Yorkers need not fear — not … Read more
Accelerated aging — when someone’s biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase the risk of cancer tumors. That’s according to new research presented this week at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. “Historically, both cancer and aging have been viewed primarily as concerns for older … Read more
A traditional Japanese diet includes lots of seafood, miso, mushrooms and green tea. Rido – stock.adobe.com Forget about the Mediterranean diet and bring on the sushi. New research has revealed that eating a traditional Japanese diet might be helpful at staving off dementia and cognitive decline, especially for women. While the typical Japanese diet is … Read more
Don’t worry, he’s still kicking. Jackie Chan got extremely candid about aging after turning 70 over the weekend. “Even before today, many friends have been reminding me: ‘Jackie, it’s going to be your 70th birthday,’” Chan wrote via Instagram under several throwback images on Sunday. “Every time I hear this number, my heart would stop … Read more
If your romantic relationship is on the rocks — drinking together could prolong the partnership and might even make you live longer, according to a study. The study, published in the journal The Gerontologist, found that couples who drink together and who have similar drinking habits, are more likely to live longer and have a … Read more
What goes through the lips helps the face lift, according to a beauty expert. Star Khechara, 48, the creator of The Facelift Diet and author of the Holistic Beauty Book, said those who want to look young can skip cosmetic products and go right for a diet that’s rich in fruit. She’s never gotten Botox … Read more
Moms will tell you pregnancy ages them, but now there’s a study to support that theory — with an interesting caveat. Being pregnant ages a woman by about two years, but there’s a way to turn back time. A woman can reverse her biological age by 8 years by giving birth, according to a study … Read more
So this is why they call it beauty sleep. Getting inadequate shut-eye can make you feel older than you actually are, according to new research. The two-part study, published Wednesday in the Proceedings of Royal Society B, found that poor slumber can tack on more than four years to how old people feel, while getting … Read more