Some people have won the longevity lottery—they are among the lucky few known as SuperAgers. In a relatively new field, researchers are examining what contributes to people in their 80s and 90s having stronger brain power than their peers. Many are wondering if those findings can be distilled into a longevity routine or pill to …
China-based toymaker ignores warnings over potentially deadly game pieces
The Consumer Product and Safety Commission is warning people to immediately dispose of a magnetic game because it poses serious ingestion risks for children. The CPSC posted a warning Thursday that “Magnetic Chess Games” sold by China-based seller JOMO contain magnets that do not comply with U.S. federal safety regulations. As a result, the “loose, hazardous magnets …
LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million a year on his biohacking regimen. Here is his daily routine
Whatever LeBron James is doing to stay physically and mentally strong entering his 22nd NBA season is working—and people are taking note. In a new Netflix docuseries, Starting 5, about the lives of five of the league’s dominant figures through the 2023-24 season, reporters commented that the now 39-year-old, four-time NBA champion is only getting …
3 disagreements that every married couple should take seriously
Ask any married couple what they disagree about most and there likely isn’t enough space here to print the long list that might follow. Some might quibble about how to load the dishwasher while others find fault in leaving dirty socks on the floor. Others feel their spouse doesn’t pull their weight when it comes …
‘Transgender operations on illegal aliens’: Here’s what Trump may have been talking about in debate
“Now she wants to do transgender operations on illegal aliens who are in prison.” That’s what Donald Trump said about Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night, in a debate moment that prompted head-scratching and derision. But what did it mean? It appears to have been a reference to news that CNN reported on Monday, …
COVID sickens older adults most severely, but less than half say they’ll get the new vaccine
The nationwide summer surge in COVID infections prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve and authorize for emergency use updated vaccines earlier than expected. Yet now that three 2024–25 coronavirus shots are widely available, only less than half of Americans most at risk of severe infection plan to get immunized. That’s according …
Strokes are on the rise, especially in younger people. These 5 lifestyle changes can help lower your risk
For the first time in 10 years, the American Stroke Association has updated its guidelines for stroke prevention. The “2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke,” published in the journal Stroke, empowers people to take precautions to reduce their risk of stroke, which is the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., according …
Parenting expert Dr. Becky warns the potential cost of not setting screen-time boundaries for your kids ‘has never been higher’
When it comes to warnings about kids and smartphones, The Anxious Generation author Jonathan Haidt is determined to get the message out. The social psychologist sat down recently with Prince Harry to amplify his ideas about keeping kids mentally safe from technology. And he’s also teamed up with psychologist and parenting expert Becky Kennedy—a.k.a. Dr. …
Perfectionism is not healthy or sustainable. Here’s what to strive for instead
Imagine you’re working on a project for which you have a very particular vision. But every time you put pen to paper, your execution falls short of your ideal. There’s a gap between the perfect image in your mind and your ability to realize the concept in the moment. The more attempts you make, the …
What cognitive tests can show—and what they can’t
It’s the new chant in Washington politics: “Get a cognitive test!” Political opponents, armchair pundits and even nervous supporters are demanding that President Joe Biden undergo such testing after his dismal debate performance—even though his physician says he gets, and passes, an annual neurologic exam. Former President Donald Trump, who’s only a few years younger, makes his own …