Wang Deshun is widely known as China’s “hottest grandpa.” He burst onto the international fashion scene last year as runway model…at age 80.1
His chiseled body and energetic step seem like those of a teenager. As he struts on stage, women of all ages swoon and shout in adoration at the sight of his thin waist and broad chest.
Off stage, everybody has one question for Wang: How does he defy aging?… Read More
More than 100,000 Americans die of a heart attack each year. But that number would be much lower if the vast majority of them didn’t ignore one simple rule…
Call 911.
A study in the journal Circulation found that only 23% of people in the hospital for chest pain called 911. The others either drove themselves or had someone else drive them.… Read More
Most of us know that stress can make us overeat and put on weight. But a new study shows that your spouse’s stress can also make you fat.1
University of Michigan researchers followed more than 1,000 older married couples. The subjects answered questions about their waist size, stress levels, and marriage quality over a four-year period. All respondents were in their early 60s.… Read More
The long-held belief that cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infections just got poured down the drain. A new Yale University study found that drinking cranberry juice is no more effective than a placebo.1
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are most common in women, especially the elderly in nursing homes. They often fight off one UTI only to get others in quick succession.… Read More
For decades, getting dentures was rite of passage for seniors. Not anymore.
Today, most older folks opt for dental implants instead of dentures or bridges. Implants have the advantage of being more like natural teeth. They are permanent, don’t have to be taken out at night, and are virtually maintenance-free.
About 3 million Americans have implants. And that number is growing by 500,000 a year.… Read More
Whey protein drinks have long been used by bodybuilders to add muscle. More recently, they’ve become popular among seniors seeking a way to stay strong as they age.
But new research shows that protein supplements may be good for everyone. A surprising UK study found they lower blood pressure and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.1
Researchers at the University of Reading had 38 people with borderline high blood pressure drink two commercial powdered whey protein shakes per day for eight weeks.… Read More