Royal WoesThe Buzz Cut: Couple Releases New Documentary Spotlighting How They Left the Spotlight This week in The Buzz Cut: a couple navigates the spotlight, a pan-India song breaks barriers, and an aged woman baffles the press. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
old young peopleStudy Observes Rapid Aging in Teenagers’ Brain Scans Post‑Lockdown The effects are similar to those previously observed as a result of violence, neglect, and family dysfunction. By Amlan Sarkar
Old And AloneWhy People Might Feel Lonelier as They Age "[The] loneliness results from a discrepancy between expected and actual social relationships,” a researcher explained. By Devrupa Rakshit
Too old for this!Early‑Life Trauma May Speed Up Aging in Adults, Study Suggests Traumatic events encountered during childhood can lead to damage in cells, tissues, and organs. By Amlan Sarkar
So How Old Are You Really?Can We Measure People’s ‘Speed’ of Aging? There's now a way to figure out how fast someone is aging by tracking biomarkers, including blood pressure, cholesterol, lung, and kidney function. By Devrupa Rakshit
Why So Long?People’s Lifespans May Increase In the Future. Why Do They Desire Longer Lives? "People are fascinated by the extremes of humanity, whether it's going to the moon, how fast someone can run in the Olympics, or even how long someone can live." By Devrupa Rakshit
Age Old AgeismIndia Is One of the Most Ageist Countries in the World, WHO Says The findings go against the prevailing belief that South Asian cultures hold reverence for the elderly. By Aditi Murti
The Long Good-byeIn India, Dementia Care Is Draining Families’ Resources, Stamina Low awareness, the stigma of 'being mad,' inadequate medical care, and no social safety net are combining to set up an impending dementia crisis. By Tarini Mehta
Difficult ChildhoodsChildren Who Experience Violence or Trauma Age Faster: Study Exposure to adversity in childhood is a powerful predictor of physical health problems later in life, according to researchers. By Rajvi Desai
Life PlanningWhen Does Middle Age Start? Honestly, No One Knows What we do know is roughly when middle age ends: when one has an estimated 10 to 15 years left of life, they're officially considered old. By Liesl Goecker
Words Mean MoreStudy: Illiteracy Can Triple the Risk of Developing Dementia "Even [with only] a few years of education, people who learn to read and write may have lifelong advantages over people who never learn these skills." By Aditi Murti
Burning QuestionWhat Does It Mean to Look Your Age? When artist Alexandra Grant sported naturally gray hair while accompanying actor Keanu Reeves on the red carpet, it took the world by storm. By Liesl Goecker
Get Off Your PhoneBlue Light Emitted By Gadgets May Kill Brain Cells, Accelerate Aging Research exposing fruit flies to blue light wavelengths resulted in brain damage and impaired movement. By Aditi Murti
Truth Be ToldMost People, Doctors Think Dementia a Normal Part of Aging; It’s Not A new study says this belief prevents early diagnosis that can actually improve a patient's symptoms, brain function, cognitive abilities. By Anubhuti Matta
Nubile NeuronsWomen’s Brains Run 3 Years Younger Than Real Age; Men’s Run 2 Years Older Men, your wrinkles are showing. By Liesl Goecker
Madonna MittsThe Anti‑Aging Industry Is Coming For Your Hands Maybe don’t inject your hands just to get that Insta-perfect engagement photo? By Nadia Nooreyezdan
Anti-AgingSix Months of Regular Exercise Can Lend a Cognitive Boost For the elderly, an active lifestyle seems to combat mental decline. By The Swaddle Team
Staying SharpStudy: Sudokus, Crosswords Don’t Slow Cognitive Decline in Old Age But problem-solving activities over a lifetime do give you an intellectual edge. By Liesl Goecker