The quest for longevity: 10 European startups shaping and defying the future of ageing
Since the dawn of civilisation, humanity has been captivated by the idea of eternal youth. From ancient myths…
Which Gen Zers are more likely to overeat junk food — even when they’re full
Maybe the “Z” in Gen Z will eventually stand for “Zepbound.” It’s no surprise that Gen Zers love…
I’m 82, Still Work to Survive. My 401(k) Ran Out, and I Can’t Retire.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Hugo Barrett, 82, who works as a substitute…
Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, washing over U.S.
A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is beginning to wash over the United States —…
The Gym Venice is for exercisers over 40
The sidewalk sign outside of the Gym Venice was promising: “Your 40+ Comeback Starts Here.” “Well, how about…
Older Australians struggling to find work before hitting the pension age
Sixty-five-year-old Kerry Forrest wants and needs a job. But during the three years she has been applying for…
Calls to reform Australia’s pension age as labourers consider early retirement due to injury
In Australia, the pension age was lifted from 65 to 67 in 2023. For some manual workers, it’s…
The audiobook business is booming. But wages remain low
For Mara Wilson, who played the plucky schoolgirl heroine in the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda,”…
L.A. child dies from complication of infant measles infection
A school-aged child in Los Angeles County has died from a rare complication of measles after contracting the…
My Grandma Did the Splits in Her 90s: Her Diet, Exercise Routine
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Aliya Brooks, 25, about her grandmother, Mildred “Millie” Cruzat.…