How old are you — on the inside? While everyone knows their chronological age, medical experts often speak in terms of biological or “phenotypic” age, which measures factors like metabolism, inflammation and organ function. Doctors now find that having good cardiovascular health can slow the pace of biological aging and reduce the risk of age-related … Read more
Ed Begley Jr. learned life-changing information about his biological mother in an unusual way. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Begley reflected on discovering the woman he thought had been his mother, Amanda, was in fact his stepmom. “Just before I turned 16, I was with my father en route to take my … Read more
A 30-year-old’s confession about shocking DNA test results has birthed a debate on Reddit about the importance of genetics in parenting. “I was devastated, but I decided that I was not going to say anything to anyone,” the man shared about secretly learning he is not his son’s biological father. “Realistically, it doesn’t change much.” … Read more
In March 2022, Kim Russell, the coach of women’s lacrosse at the ultra-progressive Oberlin college in Ohio, shared a video to her own social media account after University of Virginia swimmer Emma Weyant lost an NCAA race to trans athlete Lia Thomas. The video, first posted by another user, said: “Congratulations to Emma Weyant, the real woman … Read more
A man has come under fire online for refusing to include his stepchild as a beneficiary in his will. However, the man explained on the forum AITA (Am I The Asshole) that he had begun to wonder whether he had made the right call by excluding the child. Because his family was not happy. “I recently updated my will and decided not to include my stepchild as … Read more
He’s aging in reverse – literally. Chris Mirabile, the founder and CEO of a consumer longevity biotech company called NOVOS, claimed that he’s a 39-year-old with a biological age of around 23, and he’s now sharing his tips with the world. While biological age tests can be controversial, one expert says they are an astute indication of … Read more
A man has been slammed in an online parenting forum after he admitted to changing his adopted son’s name after the birth of his biological ‘miracle’ baby. He believes that his firstborn ‘blood’ son should carry down the family name as it’s ‘gone back five generations.’ “It’s better to give the biological son the family name.” Taking to the thread, the … Read more
Spanish TV star Ana Obregón revealed the baby she welcomed via surrogacy is actually her granddaughter. The 68-year-old actress told ¡Hola! magazine Wednesday that the baby girl’s dad is her late son, Aless Lequio García, 27, who died from cancer in 2020. “This girl isn’t my daughter, she’s my granddaughter,” she told the outlet of … Read more
This doctor is defying the passage of time with the help of a very elaborate morning routine. Dr. Mark Hyman, 63, claims to have a “biological age” of 43 and says smoothies, meditation and cold plunges are behind his Benjamin Button-esque buoyancy. While biological age tests are shrouded in controversy, one expert says they are … Read more
Watching true crime shows may help prepare you if you find yourself in a similar situation, according to an expert on morbid curiosity. Coltan Scrivner, a research scientist at Recreational Fear Lab and an expert in morbid curiosity, feels there’s an almost primal reason people are endlessly fascinated by true crime content. According to Scrivner, morbid curiosity … Read more
A woman in the US has shared how she discovered her dad isn’t her biological father after a stranger texted her to get a DNA test. In a series of videos, TikTok user Lane (@laneiscool14) detailed her remarkable story. Last year, she received an anonymous message from an unknown phone number encouraging her to conduct … Read more
Donna and Vanner Johnson got a true surprise on their 16th wedding anniversary, in 2019 — Vanner was not the father of their son Tim, then 12. The couple, who lived in Utah, had recently submitted their DNA to 23andMe for genetic testing and decided, since the company was having a sale, to include their … Read more
A Texas couple experienced an amazing moment when they were given the opportunity to meet the children who were born from their donated frozen embryos 20 years ago. Brooke and Chris Martin explained their story in an exclusive interview with Fox 26 Houston on Wednesday. Brooke said she and Chris faced infertility struggles in her late 20s and eventually … Read more