It sounds like a scene straight out of “The Sixth Sense.” After having a near-death experience in her early 20s, Louisa Peck says she now has paranormal powers. One too many NYC partying nights led Peck down the wrong path — drinking heavily and abusing drugs. One night while clubbing, she overdosed on a laced … Read more
We’ve long known of the link between depression and dementia. Now, a new study pinpoints six depressive symptoms in middle age that can predict dementia more than two decades later. Dementia diagnoses are projected to skyrocket in the coming years, with new cases expected to reach 1 million per year by 2060 if significant intervention isn’t taken. … Read more
The gene-ie is out of the bottle. A fertility startup that offers embryo screening to predict a baby’s height and intelligence has sparked controversy with a series of provocative new ads. Nucleus Genomics blanketed Big Apple subway stations with billboards this week as part of their “Have Your Best Baby” campaign, encouraging prospective parents to … Read more
A new test may get to the heart of your dementia risk several years before any symptoms emerge. Dementia, which affects over 6 million Americans, impacts memory, language and problem-solving skills. Early detection is key for improving quality of life, expanding treatment options and enabling better life planning. A certain blood test may be able … Read more
How many days until you meet your doom? While it sounds vaguely like a horror movie premise, a new app promises to deliver the approximate day you’ll die — and actionable ways to extend your life. The Death Clock app utilizes AI to provide such sunny statistics as your death date, life expectancy, biological age, and … Read more
Dementia affects millions of people in the US, with numbers projected to double by 2060 — and unfortunately, there is still no cure. Our best bet is prevention by addressing modifiable risk factors. But knowing that you’re at a higher risk might just be the thing that lights a fire under your butt and inspires you … Read more
Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with the abnormal amyloid and tau proteins that are the hallmark pathologies of Alzheimer’s … Read more
Your waistline isn’t the only part of your body that could be putting your health at risk. A growing body of research suggests that neck size may also serve as an early warning sign, indicating a higher likelihood of developing serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes and sleep disorders. Even more surprising: A thick neck … Read more
The future is uncertain — but your kid’s waistline as an adult might not be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can identify children as young as five who are at increased risk of becoming severely obese later in life. The tool could one day help parents and doctors intervene early, setting young people … 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
Not calf bad! Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from injury. “They are the only muscles that go through a full range of motion when we run or walk briskly,” sports … Read more
So much for nama-staying in bed. Exercise is said to be the best habit for aging well — even a lazy, five-minute workout can improve muscle strength and heart health. But if you’re struggling to get going, a new study suggests that aligning your fitness routine with your personality type can significantly improve the odds … 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
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s … genetic optimization? Prospective parents using in vitro fertilization (IVF) will soon be able to select embryos based on their potential risk for diseases — including illnesses that develop later in life — thanks to a groundbreaking $5,999 service announced this week by a US biotech company. “Before … Read more
They’re the four horsemen/women of the apocalypse. No need to seek a second opinion for armageddon. The psychic stars aligned after four different prophets shared the same concerning prediction for an event that will allegedly transpire later this year. Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga,16th-century French astrologer Nostradamus, Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé and London hypnotherapist Nicolas … Read more
It’s critical that seniors be strong on their feet, as falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. In the US alone, almost a third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death. Falls in the elderly cost $30 billion yearly to treat and can … Read more
Get a grip! Grip strength measures the force you exert with your hands when holding or squeezing an object. Weaker grip strength is often associated with frailty, and studies suggest that it may be linked to diabetes and a higher risk of cognitive decline, dementia, heart failure and stroke. A study out of Norway even … Read more
For the last decade, no matter the theme — flamboyant “Camp,” “Heavenly Bodies,” “Manus x Machina” — many ladies at the Metropolitan Museum’s annual Costume Institute Ball (aka the Met Gala) have displayed more skin than fabric. Emily Ratajkowski, Janelle Monae, Kim Kardashian, Lily James, Zoe Kravitz, Amanda Seyfried, Kendall Jenner, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez … Read more
Turns out that high school really can shape you. New research suggests that certain teenage learning experiences can have a lasting impact on waistlines. “There are decades of research that link the degrees people earn to long-term health and well-being, but there is an entire educational process that goes into earning those degrees that is facilitated by … Read more
Feel like you “can’t handle your alcohol?” Do you experience nausea, facial flushing or a racing heart after enjoying even small amounts of your favorite cocktail? These could be signs that you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol — and a mutated gene could be the culprit, according to Cleveland Clinic. This gene mutation hampers … Read more