aging
Most Americans want to age at home — but not enough have successfully planned for it
A Northwestern Mutual study shows 73% of Americans want to age at home, but 54% have not financially planned for their long-term care.
Kim Kardashian praises the centuries-old device celebs are using to live longer — but experts ‘strongly advise against’ it
Experts caution that the therapy's anti-aging claims outpace the science, while the device itself can carry serious risk.
You’re more likely to live longer if one of your parents has a special rare trait
One study found that some people may live longer if their parents possess a rare trait that only around 100,000 people have.
Authors share saucy tales of live after 60 : ‘spicy life … even in the bedroom’
Dating, sex, bad marriages and even stealing pepper mills. Life after 60 is hardly boring as portrayed in the short story anthology "20 Over 60."
A surprising red flag in your bones could signal future brain decline
Researchers found a routine scan of a completely different part of the body could give us clues about how fast our white matter — and cognition — might degrade down the...
Study shows staple supplement may boost cognition in seniors — if you get the dose right
Of course, there's a catch.
5 foods that increase your risk of dementia
While eating an overall healthy and balanced diet is key, studies show that there are several specific foods that, when eaten too frequently, can up our odds of developing dementia.
Moody? Tired? Aggressive? You could have ‘irritable male syndrome’
Before menopause, women may go through it all every month. But what about men, experiencing the exact same things? There's a term for that: Irritable male syndrome.
The dangerous assumption people make about aging — and how you can prevent a silent but potentially deadly disease
Dr. Susan Zweig, an endocrinologist specializing in bone health at NYU Langone Health, sets the record straight.
How to fall correctly — and why it’s so important to learn if you’re over 65
Knowing how to fall can potentially soften the blow when it comes to injuries, as well as preventing falls with a few tips.
The way your belly button smells could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s
New research is uncovering how Parkinson’s may leave a detectable chemical signature in body odor, and opening the door to earlier and more accessible diagnoses.
Does exercise make botox wear off faster? Experts Weigh In
Gym rats are breaking a sweat over a new beauty panic: Could exercise be melting away their Botox?Â
Users noticed a shocking benefit of a $9 lotion: ‘Takes the pain away within two minutes’
What happens when skincare meets healthcare.
Seniors struggling worse than teens with screens, AI and algorithms
We talk a lot about young people's dependence on technology, but what if their parents and grandparents are quietly developing the same concerning digital habits?
Bryan Johnson’s latest health nightmare hides in almost 50% of homes — How to test yours
Bryan Johnson has a new enemy in his quest to beat aging.
What happened to people’s brains when they ate 2 tablespoons of tomato paste every day
Researchers in Spain tested how tomatoes impact the cognitive function of healthy middle-aged adults, and it may be all thanks to one antioxidant.
I’m a geriatrician — 8 things I never assume are ‘just getting older’
Some telltale signs of aging deserve a closer look as they may not be directly caused by age.
5 mistakes women make that are aging them faster than they realize
Everyday choices play a big role in how we age, and one longevity doc says a few bad habits may seem harmless — but are actually having a real impact...
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life.
Drug developed for lung disease may slow biological aging in surprising ‘bonus’
Researchers caution that findings are preliminary, with more research needed.