Advancing age and the accompanying decline in mental acuity and physical strength have been discussed a lot lately — especially when the 2024 presidential election featured two of the oldest candidates in history until President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy in July. However, many senior citizens are leading active and productive lives. I am 84 … Read more
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why the skin on your neck is beginning to sag while the skin on your face looks plump, smooth and firm? Well, there is a pretty straightforward reason for this. The skin on your neck is different from the skin on your face, and the two … Read more
Lately, there’s been heightened conversation online about how millennials don’t look their age: How is it that “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan is 37 but genuinely looks 19, the age of her character Penelope Featherington on the show? How is it that people born in 1993 are now the same age as George Costanza in the … Read more
Meet the experts: The ingredients While the Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Power Bounce Creme Moisturizer is not the first cream to stay up late and work overnight to “reverse” what happened during the day, extensive research has been infused into the $135 shiny, midnight-blue jar. Estée Lauder has been studying collagen production for 30 years and, … Read more
Crepes may be delectable, but crepey skin? Not so much. The term describes skin that, like crepe paper, appears thin and crinkled and typically lacks the elasticity, thickness and firmness of youthful skin. “Crepey skin is primarily an aesthetic concern but it can also be indicative of potential health issues,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Shoshana Marmon … Read more
Retinol is the gold standard of anti-aging topical skin care — it’s used to promote cell turnover and enhance the production of collagen, which helps with issues like fine lines, hyperpigmentation and acne. But it’s not for everyone. If you have sensitive, eczema-prone or rosacea-prone skin; are pregnant or breastfeeding; or have a preference toward … Read more
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia for me. When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was … Read more
Key ingredients: vitamin B5, kaolin clay, carnauba wax | Shades: 4 | Who it’s for: people who like a buildable formula that won’t result in a crunchy finish Best Waterproof Brow Gel for Gray Hair: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Gel Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Gel Why it’s worth it: Over and over, we pledge allegiance … Read more
When my period tracker app told me I was 365 days late, I took a screenshot. It was official. Today, according to the medical definition, was my Menopause Day. Tomorrow, I would be in post-menopause. The past few years, perimenopause. But today. This was something. Wasn’t it? I stared at my phone, waiting for the … Read more
Living a long, healthy life is a popular goal, but it’s not easy to achieve. It’s common for folks to develop conditions like dementia and chronic pain, in addition to mobility issues and cardiovascular problems, as they age. While certain uncontrollable factors (like genetics) play a major role in many of these issues, everyday habits … Read more
