senior citizens

Want to live forever? ‘Longevity escape velocity’ theory could make it a reality

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Want to live forever? ‘Longevity escape velocity’ theory could make it a reality

Forget the Fountain of Youth. Tech titans, crypto bosses, AI researchers, investors, and so-called “immortalists” are showing support for “longevity escape velocity,” the controversial theory that people could live indefinitely by extending their remaining life expectancy faster than time passes. “Now that doesn’t guarantee you living forever,” computer scientist and futurist Ray Kurzweil explained in … Read more

Seniors in nursing homes should have sex if they want to, researchers say

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Seniors in nursing homes should have sex if they want to, researchers say

Age is just a number. New research suggests that older people should be encouraged to have sex. The University of Sheffield’s Sexual Rights Charter has developed new training that aims to minimize the stigma that surrounds seniors and sex. The UK’s first Sexual Rights Charter was designed to encourage people to have open discussions surrounding … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here’s the best time to eat protein to reach your goals

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I’m a dietitian — here’s the best time to eat protein to reach your goals

When it comes to your protein plan, it may be time to shake things up. A registered dietitian on Long Island is sharing the best time of day to consume protein to reach your health goal, whether it be to lose weight, build muscle, curb muscle loss, or aid exercise recovery. “Protein is composed of … Read more

‘ANTM’ star Nigel Barker says supermodels got nothing on his ‘Senior Portraits’ subjects: ‘Talk about being fierce’

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‘ANTM’ star Nigel Barker says supermodels got nothing on his ‘Senior Portraits’ subjects: ‘Talk about being fierce’

Rudy Callegari is no top model. So when fashion photographer Nigel Barker tapped him to strike a pose for his “Senior Portraits” series, the 97-year-old World War II vet was thunderstruck.  “I thought, ‘Who the hell am I that he’d want to take my picture?’” Callegari, from Red Hook, told The Post with a laugh.  … Read more

106-year-old reclaims world record for oldest person to tandem skydive

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106-year-old reclaims world record for oldest person to tandem skydive

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s an octogenarian! A 106-year-old Texas man took back his title as the world’s oldest person to tandem skydive, according to Guinness World Records. Alfred “Al” Blaschke first earned the record in 2020 at age 103, when he skydived to mark his twin grandsons’ college graduations. Alfred “Al” Blaschke took … Read more

I’m 65 and sexier than ever— people mistake me and my granddaughter for sisters

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I’m 65 and sexier than ever— people mistake me and my granddaughter for sisters

Seeing double? A super-fit grandmother says her age-defying appearance means that she and her granddaughter are often mistaken for sisters. Lesley Maxwell, 65, regularly reveals her ripped physique to her 145,000 followers on Instagram alongside her granddaughter, Tia, 21. “Attention can be flattering, reinforcing the idea that vitality and attractiveness aren’t limited by age,” Lesley … Read more

You can’t get into this exclusive Brooklyn supper club — unless you’re a sophisticated senior

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You can’t get into this exclusive Brooklyn supper club — unless you’re a sophisticated senior

Forget Zero Bond or Soho House: New York’s most exclusive dinner club is comprised entirely of senior citizens. Thirsty Gen Z influencers need not apply. Restaurant Club is reserved for residents of the Watermark at Brooklyn Heights, a luxury retirement community catering to the over-65s, and each month, members leave their lavish digs to explore … Read more

93-year-old athlete reveals fitness, diet secrets: ‘I thought I’d go on until about 70’

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93-year-old athlete reveals fitness, diet secrets: ‘I thought I’d go on until about 70’

John Starbrook can’t be stopped. The Brit known as “The Legend” has run 52 marathons and works out at the gym six days a week — at 93 years old. “The spin classes get me moving,” Starbrook told The Guardian on Sunday. “And then, about 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., I go back to work … Read more

Women should start exercising by this age for better quality of life

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Women should start exercising by this age for better quality of life

Middle-aged women need to get active — or stay active — by 55 to enjoy a better quality of life as they get older, according to a study published Thursday. Australian researchers followed 11,300 women in their late 40s or early 50s for 15 years. The women fit into one of three categories: they exercised … Read more

I’m the world’s oldest female comedian at 89 — I love telling sex jokes and having young guys hit on me

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I’m the world’s oldest female comedian at 89 — I love telling sex jokes and having young guys hit on me

She’s still standing — and doing stand-up. The world’s oldest working woman comic is sharing wild details about her career on the comedy circuit, saying she’s often hit on by amorous audience members who are decades younger than her. New Yorker D’yan Forest, 89, shared her story in an essay for The Guardian, writing: “One … Read more

When does old age begin? How increased longevity tricks seniors into thinking they’re still young

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When does old age begin? How increased longevity tricks seniors into thinking they’re still young

It’s an age-old question. Researchers have found perceptions about age differ wildly between generations, with senior citizens possibly suffering from “age-group disassociation” when they insist that they’re not yet elderly. Scholars from the University of Berlin, in collaboration with academics at Stanford University, the University of Luxembourg and the University of Greifswald, Germany, examined responses from … Read more

You might get more money in your Social Security check than expected next year: Here’s why

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You might get more money in your Social Security check than expected next year: Here’s why

Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row. The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan group that focuses on issues relating to older Americans, estimated the adjustment could be about 3%, based on March inflation … Read more

World’s oldest man title sparks controversy between UK man, 111 and farmer who claims he’s 124 years old

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World’s oldest man title sparks controversy between UK man, 111 and farmer who claims he’s 124 years old

It’s an age-old controversy. Peru’s government claims a local farmer is 124 years old and should instead hold the title of world’s oldest man over a 111-year-old UK citizen who Guinness World Records bestowed the title to less than a week ago. Peruvian officials revealed Marcelino Abad Tolentino reportedly celebrated his 124th birthday on April … Read more

Gen Xers and boomers are most confused by these emojis: study

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Gen Xers and boomers are most confused by these emojis: study

They’re giving emojis a thumbs down. Gen Xers and baby boomers understand the meanings behind the digital icons, but they are not confident in their ability to use them, a new study from the University of Ottawa has found. “We found that older users are less likely to use emojis, use fewer emojis, and feel … Read more

I’m a 76-year-old widow — I lost my life savings to a devastating phone scam

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I’m a 76-year-old widow — I lost my life savings to a devastating phone scam

An elderly widow from Arizona feels “devastated” after losing her entire life savings of $25,000 to telephone scammers last month. Susan Guthrie, 76, was conned by fraudsters who posed as Microsoft employees and talked her into depositing the money into their account, SWNS reports. They convinced her that her computer had been hacked and unless … Read more

Patient cured of HIV and leukemia is ‘extremely grateful’ 5 years after stem cell transplant

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Patient cured of HIV and leukemia is ‘extremely grateful’ 5 years after stem cell transplant

Five years after receiving a life-changing stem cell transplant, a 68-year-old man says he’s “extremely grateful” to be essentially cured of acute myelogenous leukemia and in HIV remission. “Many City of Hope doctors, scientists, nurses, supportive care professionals and others made it possible for me to be cured of leukemia and in remission for HIV. I … Read more

I’m a longevity expert — here are the best foods to eat for a long and healthy life

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I’m a longevity expert — here are the best foods to eat for a long and healthy life

Want to live forever, or something like it? There are no guarantees, but experts say that there are plenty of things you can do to steer the odds in your favor — why not start, for example, by improving your diet? That means saying goodbye to all the ultra-processed foods we Americans love so much, … Read more

I was looking for support in a widow group — a swindler conned me out of $63K

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I was looking for support in a widow group — a swindler conned me out of K

Her mineral man wasn’t rock solid. A grieving British widow says she was conned out of $63,000 in life savings by a “romance scammer” who preyed on her via Facebook. The sexagenarian, known only as Lyn, was tricked into sending a fraudster called “Derek” cash for hospital and hotel bills — until she cashed in … Read more

Here’s how to have the best sex ever after 60 — and it’s all about acting your age, experts say

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Here’s how to have the best sex ever after 60 — and it’s all about acting your age, experts say

You’re only as old as the person you feel. Great sex can be a given during our golden years, experts say — it just might look a little different. “Getting older is not about trying to be able to do the same sexual activities you’ve always done before,” said clinical sexologist and sexuality educator Lawrence Siegel, … Read more

Couple snaps pics of ‘flying saucer’ on road trip: ‘You had to see it to believe it’

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Couple snaps pics of ‘flying saucer’ on road trip: ‘You had to see it to believe it’

They’re over the moon. An elderly pair of vacationers in Argentina claim to have spotted an unidentified flying object last week while taking photos of white birds in a tree around San Pedro de Colalao, on the nation’s northern side. The location is an 8-hour drive from Capilla del Monte, which hosts an annual UFO … Read more