It’s the age-old question: How can I live longer? The race to make it past 100, or even longer, involves a lifetime of healthy habits, as well as nurturing both physical and mental health. This special edition of Health explores emerging technology and lifestyle habits that can help us live longer and healthier. Topics include a deep dive into the science of longevity, combating ageism in the workplace, how to exercise as you age, and a look at the modern menopause evolution.
HEALTH: LIVING LONGER
LIVING LONGER, HEALTHIER • Longevity is not all about trying to make it into the triple digits or set aging-related records. It’s a matter of creating a healthy lifestyle and living life to the fullest.
MIND & BODY • How to foster a healthy lifestyle, mentally and physically
THE SCIENCE OF LONGEVITY • As medical and technological advances increase human life span, researchers are working to uncover the mysteries of aging, as well as a path to living well past 100.
THE POWER OF RECOLLECTION • Experts are still discovering exactly how our brains make, sort, and store memories. Here’s how you can keep your memory sharp, which may lead to a longer life by warding off diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.
BRIGHT MOOD, BETTER HEALTH • An upbeat outlook can enhance well-being and even help you stay younger longer. Discover how to turn up the positivity.
YOUR FUTURE FACE • Treatments done now can completely change skin’s aging trajectory, experts say. It’s called prejuvenation, and it puts the power in your hands. Start here.
TAKE IT TO HEART • Target blood pressure? Palpitations? Warning signs? Dr. Icilma V. Fergus, director of cardiovascular disparities and associate professor of clinical medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, answers some critical questions.
GOOD BONES • Keeping your frame strong and healthy for life may be simpler than you think. Here’s what you need to know.
ALL SYSTEMS GO • The virus-fighting, waste-ridding lymphatic system is finally getting some well-deserved attention.
FOCUS ON YOUR EYES • A no-prep, noninvasive exam can detect chronic conditions, encourage healthier aging, and boost your mental health—and you’ve probably been putting it off.
LEVEL UP YOUR ENERGY • Nutritional needs can change with age, and certain foods are better at creating energy within the body than others. Here, a guide to the most energizing foods for every decade.
BOLSTER YOUR PLATE • There are hundreds, if not thousands, of substances that act as antioxidants. Here’s a look at where to find them and how they benefit your health.
GET MOVING • Exercise is a vital part of staying healthy for life. Here are the best ways to stay active at every stage.
EMBRACING EVERY AGE • Learn how to not only accept aging, but thrive with it
AGEISM IN THE WORKPLACE • Sure, ‘age is just a number,’ but for women, the bigger the number, the harder it is to get hired. Learn how real women are combating ageism at work.
WHY WE GO GRAY • For many, that first gray hair is cause for mild panic—the reality of growing older. But going gray is far from the end of the world. Here’s why it happens and tips for embracing it.
FASTIDIOUS FOREVER • Conscientious people don’t just have more organized spice racks. They can actually live longer, science has found. Here’s how the rest of us can learn to enjoy the delights of diligence.
LIFE LESSONS • Three women, each in a distinctly different period of adulthood, share thoughts and insights on getting older, and embracing it.
LIVE THE LIFESTYLE OF A SUPER-AGER • Age is more than a number—it’s about how you feel. What you do now, and later, can help you stay active, sharp, and connected well past your 80s.
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