It’s not just a joy. Reading can lower stress and reduce dementia risk, too

Wisdom from someone who lived fully

‘Longevity-fixation syndrome’ describes people so fanatical about extending their lives they forget how to live

15 months living outdoors has cultivated a greater appreciation for the little things in life

Fixation fueled by social media and AI queries can generate excess sensitivity and inaccurate self-diagnoses, mental health experts say

Aim for quality years, through better health and capability now, and longevity becomes more likely

Poor health isn’t confined just to “older people,” new research finds

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Obits can teach us a lot about how to live

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You might feel fine, but if you’re sedentary, deleterious cellular juju is building up

A certain amount can help you live longer. More won't likely extend your life, research suggests.

PLUS: Announcing The Writer's Guide relaunch!

If you think it's an inevitable part of aging, here's the good news

Mia Hamm said she ditched heavy weights and explosive exercise to prioritize smart movements that help with heart health and longevity.

A cautionary tale for anyone who dreams of immortality

From middle-age onward, millions of adults fall into a “prescribing cascade” of way too many meds. Doctors know it. But only you can stop it.

New science says regrets become less negative with age. Here’s how to tame and transform them through a quick 3-step process.

And why I just spent four months NOT doing the thing I love most

Another reason why you should ask a lot of questions before agreeing to take any medications your doctor might prescribe

New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.

There’s something fishy about the bold claims. And oh, those side effects!

It’s a no to saunas and cold plunges, and a yes to laying off the drugs after 40. Ahead of the release of the 33rd Rolling Stones album, Foreign Tongues, GQ spoke to the legendary frontman about stayi...

Young adults yearn for childhood, with “maturity fears” stronger among millennials than previous generations

Poor sleep has many causes. This one could be mostly in your head.

People who did around 90 to 120 minutes of strength training each week have a 13% lower risk of dying from any cause.

Foundational “lifestyle medicine” factors promote long life and improved physical and mental well-being along the way, representing an organizing principle for this newsletter.

Age Wise is a newsletter exploring the real science of happiness, health and longevity for anyone who’s getting older.

Scientists found brains can appear almost a year younger after just 12 months of routine workouts

Humans are too quick to judge and to think they know what others are up to, but there are ways to correct for this.

I’ve dealt with people’s emotional extremes for 25 years. Here’s what I’ve learned about staying calm and effective when others can’t.

Understanding your own biases (even the small ones) takes courage. How to recognize the blind spots that keep you stuck.

How a professional crisis made this writer look inward and rethink his concept of success.

What I’ve learned about lobbying lawmakers when it feels personal

Scientists were surprised by the food people chose after getting stoned. Oh, and the rats on pot? They’d eat anything.

Breast and formula-fed babies have different gut microbiomes, which can affect immunity and colic differently

Why eczema, the microbiome, and timing matter more than the first bite

What working with a personal trainer taught me about building better habits to help us be happy, or accomplish any goal

A very popular anti-epileptic and mood stabilizer, Lamictal, is prescribed very often, mostly on account of its lack of side effects

While not the final word, the latest science runs counter to the hype

Lifelong learning thwarts dementia. Plus: The benefits of coffee, tea and breastfeeding.

Neuroscientists identify the brain circuitry of uncertainty

How one agency cleared the air of a toxin that killed humans for millennia — and where it still lingers in our lives

When you’re the victim of infidelity, reality can be too much to face

New research shows sleep timing has a hidden heart impact, with night owls suffering and morning larks benefiting

The overlooked biological mechanics behind ultra-processed food and long-term risk

The message from science: Don’t worry, be happy.