It’s official — making friends gets harder the older you are, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans examined how people feel about their social circles and their ability to create and maintain friendships in modern times. The results from Talker Research saw seven in 10 (69%) agree with the notion that having … Read more
Good news for your golden years. Our physical strength, skin elasticity and fertility may all peak when we’re young — but new research has determined that the best years for our brains are actually much later in life. Published in the journal Intelligence, this study focused on measurable, enduring psychological traits that have a direct … Read more
Fad diets that trigger extreme weight loss could be a waist for seniors, a new study finds. Shedding pounds can be difficult as we age because our metabolism naturally slows, leading to fewer calories burned. You can also blame sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, and hormonal shifts in women that influence fat storage. … Read more
Older adults who chow down on breakfast well after sunrise could be in for a rude awakening. A new study out of Mass General Brigham reveals how meal timing shifts with age — and links a later breakfast time later in life to depression, fatigue, oral health problems and even a modestly higher risk of early … Read more
Serve, swing, live longer? Turns out, chasing a little yellow ball might just help you turn back the clock. Research suggests that those who play tennis regularly may add nearly 10 years to their lives — outperforming the longevity gains from badminton, cycling, swimming, jogging and even soccer. Tennis has a unique blend of physical … Read more
This news is off the rocker. “If you’re wondering what the quickest way to end up in a nursing home is, I’ll tell you what I see every week,” physical therapist John Thompson (@thefalldoc), who specializes in home healthcare. While you might be thinking the culprit is a bad fall, Thompson says the harm comes … Read more
Oh no, that’s bad. Dating in today’s digital age is no easy feat. And while it’s normal to have the occasional bad first date, one Gen Z woman’s recent experience with an “egomaniac” almost twice her age took the cake. As many young daters do, 25-year-old Caitlin took to TikTok to debrief after a wild … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 50-year-old single mom who is extremely close with my 20-year-old daughter, who is away at college. I haven’t dated for 12 years, partly because I did not want distractions from parenting. Recently, a young man has contacted me for a casual relationship. These are my issues: He’s 21. My daughter … Read more
They came for the cash, the coupling and the camera time — but what really stole the show on “Love Island” this most recent season? The faces. Frozen foreheads. Inflated lips. Razor-sharp jawlines. Cheekbones you could slice bread on. It’s the rise of the so-called “‘Love Island’ face” — a hyper-snatched, hyper-symmetrical, hyper-injected aesthetic that’s … Read more
Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research. A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most American adults have a “heart age” that is several years older than their chronological age. The gap is wider among men than women, the researchers found, as well as in Black and Hispanic people and those … Read more
There was once a time when a homebuyer searching for their new house focused on new construction, often on the outskirts of town, in new developments—but those days are over. The skyrocketing price of homeownership means that old and small is the new starter home, according to a new report from Cotality. The ‘new’ starter home … Read more
Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis duo Liam and Noel Gallagher, has been charged with rape. In addition to rape, London’s Metropolitan Police have charged him with three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation, coercive control and two counts of making threats to kill and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Scotland … Read more
Here’s a shot worth taking. New research suggests that drinking a small amount of a certain nutrient-packed vegetable juice twice daily may help lower blood pressure in older adults — no medications needed. That’s huge news for America’s aging population, with nearly 70% of adults ages 65 and over living with hypertension — a major … Read more
Here’s an activity that hits all of the right notes. Having hobbies later in life isn’t just a good way to kill time, it can also help you maintain social connections and give your brain a boost. Now, a new study published in the journal PLOS Biology suggests one groovy activity has especially neuroprotective benefits. New … Read more
If you’ve ever walked up to a cashier or front desk and been met with a silent stare, you’ve been a victim of the “Gen Z gaze.” Talk about the Gen Z gaze has been taking over X, with older generations complaining about how kids these days handle customer service jobs. In one post with … Read more
Researchers are reporting a startling spike in appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA) — otherwise known as appendix cancer — in people born after 1945. Cases have more than tripled in Americans born between 1980 and 1985 and quadrupled in those born between 1985 and 1990, according to a new study out of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. “I … Read more
Don’t mess with this mama. A new mom has hit back at claims she’s “selfish” for having her first child at 48 – saying her age and wisdom make her better equipped to raise a baby. Rene Byrd welcomed her baby boy, Crue, late last year after trying to get pregnant for almost a decade. … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged 65 and above, the company said on Saturday, the first endorsement since the regulator tightened requirements. The vaccine has also been approved for people aged 12 to 64 with at least one or more underlying risk factors defined by the … Read more
Almost three-quarters of women take on the stress of their friends and family, according to new research. From worrying about them to feeling empathy for their struggles and working to provide a solution, a survey of 2,000 women split evenly by generation revealed that 73% shoulder their loved ones’ anxieties. In fact, 72% of those … Read more
Let’s get quizzical! More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. Several lifestyle changes can lower dementia risk, including a healthy diet, exercise, social interaction, blood pressure management and adequate sleep. More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – stock.adobe.com … Read more