Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely
By now, Ora Larson recognizes what’s happening. “It feels like you’re shaking inside,” she said. “I’m speeded up. I’m anxious.” If someone asks whether she would like a salad for…
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
Since being hospitalized with acute pneumonia for two weeks, Pope Francis has signed off on the appointment of 20 bishops, accepted the resignations of at least four and approved moving…
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
Women outlive men, by something of a long shot: In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared to around 75 for men. This holds true…
5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well
Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, worldwide, with people over 60 suffering the highest number. While balance impacts both our longevity and our quality of life,…
Are Body Weight Exercises Just as Effective as Lifting?
Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym membership. Air squats are fine for the beginner, the thinking goes, but real…
Is ‘Zone 2’ the Magic Effort Level for Exercise?
When the podcaster and physician Peter Attia published his blockbuster longevity book, “Outlive,” in 2023, he introduced a previously niche workout concept to a much wider audience. Dr. Attia claims…
People With A.D.H.D. Are Likely to Die Significantly Earlier Than Their Peers, Study Finds
A study of more than 30,000 British adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D., found that, on average, they were dying earlier than their counterparts in the general…
What Luxury Longevity Clinics Really Offer
Iain Tait is not obsessive about his health. He enjoys a drink and a party; he doesn’t wear a fitness tracker. But Mr. Tait, 50, does pay more than $20,000…
The Centuries-Old, Incredibly Male Quest to Live Forever
Humanity’s oldest epic is a doomed quest for immortality: Around four millenniums ago, the Sumerians told of a Mesopotamian king named Gilgamesh who set out to find life everlasting and…
A Simple 10-Minute Workout to Improve Mobility
You don’t have to be an athlete to face daily athletic challenges. Whether lifting your luggage into an overhead compartment or squatting on the floor to play with your kids,…