The company’s study included 74 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s who received either the Cognito stimulation or a sham device that acted as a placebo. Subjects were asked to use the headset for an hour every day for six months. Compared with the placebo group, those who got the Cognito stimulation showed a 77 … Read more
One time, while getting Botox from a new provider, the injector smiled as she stuck the needle into my forehead. “I can tell you’re good about using sunscreen,” she said. “The needle is going in smooth as butter.” She was right. I diligently apply SPF 30 or higher every day. And the insight made me … Read more
If you’re interested in diminishing the look of wrinkles, acne scars, sun spots or other skin features that develop with age, you may be considering expensive skin care products or treatments. But before you shell out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on cosmetic procedures, it’s important to understand which ones can actually make a … Read more
It’s never too late to have a truly fabulous haircut. Yes, hair changes as we age, and you may not have the same thick and healthy tresses you sported when you were 18. But that’s no reason to resort to what some stylists call a “granny haircut.” In the old days, it meant a tight … Read more
To figure out why and how the effect lasts for years after someone smokes their last cigarette, Duffy’s team turned to their donors’ DNA. Seemingly everything from wildfire smoke to your parents’ trauma has been linked to epigenetic changes—physical manipulations of the DNA molecule that switch genes on or off. Sure enough, the long-term effect … Read more
Martha Stewart is revealing her secrets behind her never declining face card. On Thursday, the home decor mogul, 82, dished about how she’s achieved her timeless look on the iHeartRadio “The Martha Stewart” podcast. While chatting with her cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Dan Belkin, Stewart cleared the air about how much work she’s had done on … Read more
For people who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s, plastic surgery of any kind was still very much in its “hush-hush” era. While there was immense pressure to never age, it was still taboo to admit to receiving any kind of medical enhancements. But things are different in the 2020s, the era of TikTok. … Read more
We know that wisdom comes with age ― and apparently so do a number of other joyful qualities. Research shows that the older you get, the more self-assured and content you are. In fact, those in their 60s are more likely to be happier and, according to one study, they’re also more self-confident overall than … Read more
Speaking of estrogen: It’s pretty much everything. Not only does the hormone fuel all things, but it also supports healthy skin cell functioning. So when estrogen levels plummet during menopause, “skin can’t protect itself, maintain hydration, or produce strong collagen the way it once could,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, … Read more
Keeping up a solid morning skin care routine is a key to achieving healthy skin. And of course, your skin’s needs change as you age, requiring different products and routines. How you treat your skin in the morning affects you throughout the day, protecting against pollution and harmful UV rays. (Your nighttime routine, on the … Read more
