No need to overthink brain health! Our noggins take a floggin’ with age, leading to reduced brain volume, less effective communication between neurons and decreased blood flow. These changes can affect learning, memory, processing speed and other cognitive functions. Now, you probably already know that eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, managing … Read more
A WWII veteran celebrating his 106th birthday has revealed the secret to his long life. Great-great grandfather Leslie Lemon, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, eats custard every day. His current favorite treat is rhubarb and custard — but is also partial to trifle and custard — and prefers his sweet treat cold. He celebrated his 106th … Read more
There are few odors more immediately recognizable and absolutely off-putting than “old people smell.” Eau du elderly is characterized by top notes of mothballs and wet cardboard coupled with basement, expired canned goods and dead leaves. Long thought to be an inevitable, olfactory consequence of aging, a longevity expert explained how the smell develops — … Read more
Before there was Michael Pollan and his “intentional eating” MasterClass, before there was “intermittent fasting” and the Wim Hof Method, there was Franz Xaver Mayr, the early-20th-century Austrian physician. His revolutionary Mayr Method was grounded in the belief that the secret to health and beauty starts in the gut. His cult-like following led to the … Read more
When Ricardo Caceres first set foot on Conchal Beach as a child, it was little more than a quiet stretch of white sand where locals camped and played in the crystal-clear waters. “That’s been my favorite beach for a very long time,” he told The Post, recalling his family’s move to Costa Rica in the … Read more
Sit, stay… live longer? Research shows that owning a dog can help humans live longer, healthier lives. Now, a US biotech company wants to return the favor with anti-aging drugs designed to extend the lifespan of your canine companion. “The longevity space is crowded right now, and for good reason,” Celine Halioua, founder and CEO … Read more
Josh Duhamel is turning back the clock — with a little help from modern medicine. The “Transformers” star, 52, says he’s got the same energy he had in his 20s, but admits he’s kept quiet about what’s really been powering his second wind. Now, with the launch of his new wellness brand, Duhamel is finally … Read more
Your love of steak could make you prematurely meat your maker. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, eating too much protein — especially at a certain age — could be shaving years off your life. “Animal proteins are rich in arginine, leucine and contain specific sequences of amino acids that stimulate … Read more
You’re walking, but is it straight to the grave? A growing body of research suggests that the everyday movement can reveal how fast your body and brain are aging — and it might even be able to predict how much time you have left. The good news: There’s an easy at-home test that can show … Read more
Biohackers, take note. A new study suggests that a supplement popular in longevity circles may not be the anti-aging breakthrough it’s been cracked up to be. The findings cast doubt on earlier research that hyped it as a potential “elixir of life,” after it appeared to improve health and extend lifespan in worms, mice and … Read more
Highway to heal? An experimental peptide is in the spotlight for its potential to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation and protect gut health. Count podcast host Joe Rogan, 57, among the fans of BPC-157 — he reported that it cleared up his elbow tendonitis in just two weeks. Biohackers hope its regenerative and anti-inflammatory powers … Read more
Cardiovascular disease doesn’t just break hearts — it stops them. The nation’s top killer claimed one in five American deaths in 2022, but experts say a few smart moves could keep your name off that list. “Adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s seeking a roadmap for cardiovascular health are encouraged to look at the … Read more
Living 150 years could not just be possible – it could soon be inevitable, according to human biologist and biohacker Gary Brecka. “If you’re alive in five years, I believe it will be your choice whether or not you want to live to 120 to 150 years old,” Brecka told Sean Hannity in a new … Read more
Forget gold medals — this decathlon is all about your golden years. Speaking at the recent New York Times Well Festival, longevity expert and Stanford alum Dr. Peter Attia made the case for an innovative approach to preparing for old age. Rather than focusing solely on lifespan — the number of years you are alive … Read more
Most people slow down with age, trading suits and deadlines for slippers and daytime TV. Not Dr. Howard Tucker. The Cleveland-born neurologist treated patients for nearly eight decades, earning the Guinness World Record title for oldest practicing doctor just before his 99th birthday. Now 102, Tucker may have hung up his white coat, but he … Read more
Biohackers, chew on this. Anti-aging aficionados have tried it all — including taking certain drugs off-label in the hopes they will lead to longer, healthier lives. A new study out of Germany provides fresh evidence that this approach may be worthwhile. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging found that a combination … Read more
Too much protein can be a real missed steak. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, overdoing it can come with some serious risks and side effects. “Consuming excessive protein, particularly from animal sources, raises insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels,” Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of the longevity company L-Nutra, told The … Read more
Thyme to turn back the clock! A new study suggests that consuming plant-based foods rich in natural substances called methyl adaptogens can potentially slow biological aging. Biological age is the age of our cells and tissues — it may be higher or lower than our chronological age, which is the number of years we’ve been … Read more
Philanthropist Allison Mignone has turned her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis into a positive development for women’s health. Mignone and her husband, Roberto, donated $50 million to transform the NYU Langone East 53rd Street Ambulatory Care Center into the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative. The Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center will open on the second floor thanks … Read more
They’ve got some nerve! Vagus nerve stimulators are making waves as a potential way to relax, sleep better and improve gut health. But an expert on the vagus nerve warns that noninvasive VNS devices may not deliver as promised. “There is no evidence that using these devices to deliver electricity into the ear or skin … Read more