Doctor’s orders: When it comes to longevity, DIY is a don’t. Peptides, GLP-1s and hormones have all become buzzy topics in the health and wellness world, with fans raving about personal transformations and biohacking wins. But just because you can buy something easily online doesn’t mean you should. In fact, doctors find the do-it-yourself mentality … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Could aging be optional? According to renowned biological aging expert and award-winning author David Sinclair, it might be possible to “treat” aging. “I believe that aging is a disease,” Sinclair writes in his best-selling … Read more
Drink up for better health. What we eat plays a clear role in lowering cholesterol, with nutrient-rich foods like oatmeal, brown rice, high-fiber vegetables, fatty fish and seeds helping out. Beverages help too, as one drink that’s been around for centuries — and is still popular today — not only lowers bad cholesterol, but can … Read more
The man who wants to live forever may have hit a speed bump. A fan of telling all about his longevity journey, biohacker Bryan Johnson recently shared on social media that he has an incurable autoimmune disease where his “stomach is eating itself.” And true to his biohacking ways, the 48-year-old wrote that he would … Read more
With age comes wisdom — and hormonal changes. Conan O’Brien found that out after an unexpected exchange revealed a surprising reason behind a shift he’d noticed in himself. Andropause — often dubbed “male menopause” or “manopause” — describes the age-related decline in testosterone levels that many men experience later in life. Unlike the drastic hormonal drop women … Read more
We are officially living in the “maxxing” era. From “looksmaxxing” to improve appearance to “sleepmaxxing” for better rest, these viral terms all point to the same goal: squeezing every ounce of potential out of a specific trait or habit. With a growing focus on optimizing wellness and maximizing longevity, the trend has evolved into what’s known … Read more
Could being a tough guy become a deadly mistake? Women live longer than men, all over the world. In the US, men live around 76 years, while women live til 81. Experts have been watching this trend for decades. Even as infectious disease has plummeted, other lethal health conditions like heart disease have affected men … Read more
With a near-perfect punani and a face that’s aging in reverse, Kate Tolo is a billboard for longevity. Tolo, the girlfriend of biohacker Bryan Johnson, took to social media this week to reveal that her skin is nine years younger than she is. “I am 30, and my skin age is 21. I took a … Read more
If you’re an older adult, you’ve probably fallen into the trap that one doctor calls “the narrowing.” “Most of my patients have no idea it’s happening. They think it’s just aging. It’s not,” Dr. Howard Luks, an orthopedic surgeon, wrote on X. It’s simple: What you believe your body can or can’t do becomes true. … Read more
You’re not getting any younger. But new research suggests that aging doesn’t necessarily mean life gets worse — or that things will go downhill for your mind or body. In a Yale University study, almost half of older adults above age 65 actually got sharper mentally, stronger physically, or both — and a key characteristic made … Read more
Moisturizing, and healing, and anti-aging, oh my! Known as “the miracle elixir of life,” one plant’s therapeutic effects have been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now, the lily pad-esque botanical is a key ingredient of Korean skincare regimens, promising a bevy of benefits. A plant known as “the miracle elixir of … Read more
Walk this way at every age. Movement is essential for a long, healthy life, and walking has been growing in popularity as a simple way to boost heart rate, increase metabolism and lower the risk of disease. It’s not just how far you walk, though; the pace can also reveal important information about health and … Read more
It’s safe to say most people would like to live as long as possible — but Jesse Eisenberg’s not buying the whole longevity moment. “To me, a lot of these things, when I read them, just seem like narcissism masquerading as health,” the “Social Network” star said at the second annual Men’s Health Lab on Tuesday. … Read more
A buzzy diabetes drug that’s been hailed as a longevity booster may have some competition. The decades-old medication metformin has been touted for everything from treating Type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of long COVID to potentially slowing the aging process. But a new study published in JAMA found that another intervention did a … Read more
The New York Post almost lost me in May. I was lying in a treatment room at the newly-opened Meraki Wellness on Grand Cayman, getting a massage so relaxing I dozed off for a few minutes, and I thought, What if I just… stay here? No one can make me go home. How I’d support … Read more
Thundering bass rattled the dance floor as a sea of sweat-soaked revelers threw their heads back and belted in unison: “Let’s make the most of the night like we’re gonna die young.” The irony was impossible to miss. Just hours earlier, many of the same people had been on a mission to outsmart Father Time, … Read more
It’s 7:35 a.m. inside Austin’s Fairmont Hotel when the elevator doors open and a fit, tanned man sporting a red-light therapy cap and yellow-tinted glasses steps into a packed, half-asleep car. “Are we ready for today?” he asks the bleary-eyed passengers, a steaming cup of mold-free, mineral-infused Danger Coffee in hand. “This is our f—king … Read more
Call it a run-in with reality. OpenAI executive Maggie Hott has crossed the finish lines of two Ironman triathlons and 21 marathons, describing herself as a “very, very, very healthy person.” Two years ago, the mother of two decided to find out exactly how healthy she is. A good friend suggested she undergo testing at … Read more
Biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson has never shied away from sharing. Now, the 48-year-old revealed what he’s picked up from dropping some serious cash in the pursuit of living as long as he can. Johnson wrote a note addressed to his 1 million X followers from him and his girlfriend and Blueprint co-founder Katie Tolo as … Read more
So much for great egg-spectations. Most women are born with an ovary on each side of their uterus. These almond-shaped glands produce and release eggs for fertilization and secrete the hormones estrogen and progesterone to support menstruation, pregnancy and overall health. Alas, these vital female organs have an expiration date — and it’s earlier than … Read more