Facial fitness exercises promise firmer skin, so do they work?

Dermatologists weigh in on face yoga, gua sha and the viral gadgets promising tighter, brighter skin, and what they actually deliver. Scroll through #SkinTok long enough and you will find someone gliding a rose quartz stone across their cheekbones, chewing rock-hard gum or nodding along with a weighted gadget clamped between their lips. The pitch…

ByDempsey May Ayuco2 days ago0Comments

Beauty

Eyeliner habits makeup artists say could be aging you

Makeup artists say a few small tweaks can trade a heavy, tired look for brighter, more lifted eyes For many people, eyeliner is the one makeup step that never gets skipped. A quick sweep along the lash line can make eyes pop, lashes look thicker and an otherwise bare face look finished. But the technique…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 12, 20260Comments

Mind

6 Physical Symptoms Of Dementia Families Mistake For Normal Aging

Shuffling feet, restless nights and a fading sense of smell can surface long before memory slips. Catching them early may change everything. Misplacing your sunglasses or blanking on an old acquaintance’s name can spark a moment of panic as the years pile up. Usually, those hiccups are a normal part of aging. But doctors say…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 12, 20260Comments

Wellness

Women in Their 40s Reveal Wild Body Changes Nobody Expected

From sudden allergies to shape-shifting hair, women share midlife's biggest surprises and the wisdom that helps them cope The cultural script for middle-aged women carries a built-in contradiction. Women in their 40s are urged to look perpetually youthful, courted by an endless parade of de-aging creams and treatments, while their bodies quietly move on to…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 5, 20260Comments

Mind

Neuroscience says these 7 hobbies could rescue fading memory

The pastimes with the strongest science behind them share one inconvenient trait, and it has nothing to do with apps. Ask people past 60 about their memory, and a familiar story surfaces. They can recite their childhood phone number but not why they walked into the kitchen. A word stalls. A name arrives an hour…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 1, 20260Comments

Beauty

Ozempic face has the beauty world rethinking everything

New research reveals why dramatic weight loss reshapes more than your waistline — and what it's teaching us about facial aging. For years, the beauty world followed one simple rule: shrink the body, shrink the face. But the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound is upending that logic entirely. As more…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 21, 20260Comments

Celebs

Erykah Badu doesn’t chase youth — Here’s why it works

Inside the fearless new album and tour turning a milestone birthday into a movement. Under a Michigan sky easing into autumn, Erykah Badu took the stage in Sterling Heights this week as part of a run she's simply calling LIVE — a 13-city trek that opened at Ravinia and closes September 29 at the Hollywood…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 14, 20260Comments

Sex

Study: Why having sex too young might age you faster

New research links the age of a person's first sexual encounter to how fast their body ages — and the findings might make you rethink everything you thought you knew about growing up too soon. Science has a knack for connecting dots we never expected to see linked, and the newest example comes from a…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 9, 20260Comments

Health

4 Habits doctors say are quietly speeding up aging

Skip the miracle serums—longevity experts say these everyday routines matter more for how well you actually age. Sitting for most of the day and skimping on sleep can quietly undermine long-term health Chronic stress and a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods can speed up the body's aging process Small, steady adjustments—not dramatic…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 8, 20260Comments

Skincare

7 simple sun safety habits for younger looking skin

Summer often brings long afternoons outdoors, trips to the beach and plenty of opportunities to soak up the sunshine. For some people, those warm weather moments also come with the goal of developing a tan. But while bronzed skin may be associated with summer, intentionally spending time in the sun to change your skin tone…