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USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bethenny Frankel's bikini runway walk and why women are praising her
Bethenny Frankel's bikini runway walk and why women are praising her Confidence is key. That's true of Bethenny Frankel's appearance during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on Saturday in Miami Beach, Florida. The "Real Housewives of New York City" alum strutted in swimwear along with big names like Jordan Chiles, Alix Earle, Lauren Chan, Jena Sims and Ilona Maher. But at 54, Frankel's presence as a not-so-typical model made many women feel seen and drew a slew of positive reactions: "54 is the new 29", one social media user declared on video of Frankel joyfully dancing her way down the catwalk in a pink and black bikini, untying a sheer black sarong and throwing the cover-up to the crowd to show off her full look. Viewers noticed one thing about Frankel: In an array of one- and two-piece suits (including one paired with a cowboy hat), she was glowing. While the shine may have been slightly attributed to eye-popping glam and her newly-muted hair color, the glimmer was also something coming from within: A knowingness she belonged among the cast of models and other professional performers on stage. 'Women all over the world are rejoicing this moment... not because she's older, but because she has never been a model and here she is showing us we can be whatever we want in this lifetime," one social media user said, praising Frankel's inclusion in the show. Photos: Bethenny Frankel, Ilona Maher and Alix Earle walk Sports Illustrated swimsuit runway in Miami And, Frankel's scantily-clad moment comes amid much discourse involving modesty for women in the spotlight. Halle Berry, 58, made some people furious for her pelvic cleavage at the Met Gala last month. Then, the Cannes Film Festival banned nude dressing on the red carpet, directing celebrities to cover up the cut-outs. But perhaps what's more important as we talk about celebrities' fashion choices is focusing on why stars are dressing a certain way and how they feel doing it, Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, professor of American politics and gender at Case Western Reserve University, previously told USA TODAY. "If you're not doing for yourself, it's not an empowering tool," Einav Rabinovitch-Fox said. One social media captured this essence, praising Frankel for the happiness within, which shined as much as her outfits in the show: "What I love about this is that Bethany looks like she's having so much fun & that's what it's all about."
News.com.au
a day ago
- Health
- News.com.au
World's oldest practising doctor, 102, reveals ‘enemy of longevity'
Most people slow down with age, trading suits and deadlines for slippers and daytime TV. Not Dr Howard Tucker. The American neurologist treated patients for nearly eight decades, earning the Guinness World Record title for oldest practising doctor just before his 99th birthday. Now 102, Dr Tucker may have hung up his white coat, but he hasn't hit the brakes. He spends his days lecturing future doctors at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and consulting on medical-legal cases, thanks to the law degree he picked up at the age of 67. Oh, and he's gone viral on TikTok while promoting What's Next, a documentary about his life, produced by his grandson. Dr Tucker recently peeled back the curtain on his remarkable run — and how he's stayed sharp, driven, and active well into his second century. 'Retirement, I think, is the enemy of longevity,' Dr Tucker recently told the US Today show's Al Roker. 'You have to have some purpose in life and get up in the morning and know what you're about.' Dr Tucker continued practising medicine until age 100, only stopping when the hospital where he worked shuttered its doors in 2022. If it wasn't for the closure, Tucker told People, he'd 'absolutely' still be seeing patients. He's even 'putting out feelers' for another gig, though he admits, 'nobody wants me at my age'. 'But I'll keep trying,' he said. Dr Tucker has no intention of stepping away from his current workload. But for anyone thinking about throwing in the towel, he's got a word of advice. 'If they retire from their work, they should at least do something as a hobby, whether it be communal work or self-hobbies,' he told Today. 'You need a stimulus for the brain daily.' Science backs him up. Studies show that having a sense of purpose, continually learning new things, and engaging in activities that require problem-solving, creativity, and attention are key for staying mentally sharp into old age. The average American lifespan was 77.5 years in 2022, and Dr Tucker blew past that long ago. His parents lived to 84 and 96, but he said good genes are only part of the equation. 'Heredity and family history of longevity is a healthy start. However, it must be supported by moderation of nutrition, alcohol, and happiness,' Dr Tucker wrote in his Guinness submission. For Dr Tucker, happiness comes from work, his wife of over 70 years, their four kids, 10 grandchildren, and a lifelong love for Cleveland sports. Research shows that people with strong social connections and a positive outlook tend to outlive those who are isolated or depressed. Tucker has also made staying active a lifelong priority. Writing for CNBC, Dr Tucker said he's always avoided letting himself get out of shape. He gave up skiing after a fall in his late 80s left him with a broken neck, but he continues to snowshoe and hits the treadmill for at least four kilometres a day in his home gym. Dr Tucker noted that even small habits make a difference, with studies suggesting just 15 minutes of walking a day can cut the risk of early death by nearly 25 per cent. His diet is simple. On the mindbodygreen podcast, Dr Tucker said he starts his day with seasonal fruit and sometimes cereal, washed down with 2 per cent fat milk and a cup of tea instead of coffee. He usually skips lunch to stay sharp, and dinner is typically fish and vegetables — especially broccoli — with the occasional serving of meat. He and his wife end the day with something sweet, sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream. Dr Tucker rarely drinks but makes an exception for his favourite cocktail. 'I love my martinis,' he told Medical Economics. He's never touched a cigarette. With his 103rd birthday around the corner in July, Tucker isn't wasting time worrying about the end. 'I never think of death,' he told Today. 'To be alive is to know that you're going to die because life is a fatal disease. And so I live it.'
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
World's oldest practicing doctor, 102, reveals ‘enemy of longevity'
Most people slow down with age, trading suits and deadlines for slippers and daytime TV. Not Dr. Howard Tucker. The Cleveland-born neurologist treated patients for nearly eight decades, earning the Guinness World Record title for oldest practicing doctor just before his 99th birthday. Now 102, Tucker may have hung up his white coat, but he hasn't hit the brakes. He spends his days lecturing future doctors at Case Western Reserve University and consulting on medical-legal cases — thanks to the law degree he picked up at the age of 67. 5 Dr. Howard Tucker treated patients from 1947 until 2022. drhowardtucker/Instagram Oh, and he's gone viral on TikTok while promoting What's Next, a documentary about his life, produced by his grandson. Tucker recently peeled back the curtain on his remarkable run — and how he's stayed sharp, driven and active well into his second century. 'Retirement, I think, is the enemy of longevity,' Tucker recently told TODAY's Al Roker. 'You have to have some purpose in life and get up in the morning and know what you're about,' he added. Tucker continued practicing medicine until age 100, only stopping when the hospital where he worked shuttered its doors in 2022. 5 Tucker will turn 103 years old in July. whatsnextmovie/Instagram If it wasn't for the closure, Tucker told PEOPLE, he'd 'absolutely' still be seeing patients. He's even 'putting out feelers' for another gig — though he admits, 'nobody wants me at my age.' 'But I'll keep trying,' he said. Tucker has no intention of stepping away from his current workload. But for anyone thinking about throwing in the towel, he's got a word of advice. 'If they retire from their work, they should at least do something as a hobby, whether it be communal work or self-hobbies,' he told TODAY. 'You need a stimulus for the brain daily.' Science backs him up. Studies show that having a sense of purpose, continually learning new things and engaging in activities that require problem-solving, creativity and attention are key for staying mentally sharp into old age. 5 Tucker is one of the oldest people to receive a law degree. drhowardtucker/Instagram The average American lifespan was 77.5 years in 2022 — and Tucker blew past that long ago. His parents lived to 84 and 96, but he said good genes are only part of the equation. 'Heredity and family history of longevity is a healthy start. However, it must be supported by moderation of nutrition, alcohol, and happiness,' Tucker wrote in his Guinness submission. For Tucker, happiness comes from work, his wife of over 70 years, their four kids, 10 grandchildren — and a lifelong love for Cleveland sports. Research shows that people with strong social connections and a positive outlook tend to outlive those who are isolated or depressed. 5 Tucker has been married to his wife for more than 70 years. drhowardtucker/Instagram Tucker has also made staying active a lifelong priority. Writing for CNBC, Tucker said he's always avoided letting himself get out of shape. He gave up skiing after a fall in his late 80s left him with a broken neck, but he continues to snowshoe and hits the treadmill for at least three miles a day in his home gym. Tucker noted that even small habits make a difference, with studies suggesting just 15 minutes of walking a day can cut the risk of early death by nearly 25%. 5 The documentary about Tucker's life, What's Next, was the People's Voice Winner at the 2025 Webby Awards. Getty Images for The Webby Awards His diet is simple. On the mindbodygreen podcast, Tucker said he starts his day with seasonal fruit and sometimes cereal, washed down with 2% milk and a cup of tea instead of coffee. He usually skips lunch to stay sharp, and dinner is typically fish and vegetables — especially broccoli — with the occasional serving of meat. He and his wife end the day with something sweet, sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream. Trucker rarely drinks but makes an exception for his favorite cocktail. 'I love my martinis,' he told Medical Economics. He's never touched a cigarette. With his 103rd birthday around the corner in July, Tucker isn't wasting time worrying about the end. 'I never think of death,' he told TODAY. 'To be alive is to know that you're going to die because life is a fatal disease. And so I live it.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Blood-Brain Barrier 'Guardian' Shows Promise Against Alzheimer's
A new drug targeting inflammation in the brain has been shown to bolster the blood-brain barrier in mice, pioneering a potential shift in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. "Finding [the drug] blocks brain inflammation and protects the blood-brain barrier was an exciting new discovery," says pathologist Sanford Markowitz from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). What's more, the researchers note that amyloid levels – the abnormally clumping proteins traditionally thought to play a role in the progress of Alzheimer's – remained the same. This suggests the new treatment, focusing on an immune protein called 15-PGDH, targets a completely different physiological pathway than many existing medications. "This is important because the most recently approved Alzheimer's drugs focus only on removing amyloid and, unfortunately, don't work very well and have risky side effects," explains Markowitz. "Inhibiting 15-PGDH thus offers a completely new approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment." The blood-brain barrier is a layer of tissue that any substance entering the brain via the blood must pass through. When intact, the barrier filters out potential dangers such as toxins, bacteria, and viruses. Traumatic brain injury can damage this barrier, increasing risks to brain cells. Such blood-brain barrier deterioration has also been identified as a possible early indicator of dementias like Alzheimer's. By investigating the molecules active within the blood-brain barrier cells, CWRU physiologist Yeojung Koh and colleagues were able to identify that the immune enzyme 15-PGDH was elevated in both mice and humans with neurodegeneration arising from age, injury, or disease. In response, the researchers developed SW033291; a compound that can block the enzyme's activity. The medication was found to successfully protect the blood-brain barrier in mice and prevent cognitive impairment even after traumatic brain injury. "In these mouse models treated with the drug, the blood-brain barrier remained completely undamaged," says neuroscientist Andrew Pieper, also from CWRU. "The brains didn't undergo neurodegeneration and, most importantly, cognition and memory capacity were completely preserved." With almost 10 million new global cases of dementia yearly, an increasing number of people face cognitive decline, either personally or in loved ones. And despite decades of research, treatment outcomes remain unclear. Exploring new tactics like this is essential to improving lives, but there's still a long way to go. "Our findings establish 15-PGDH as a guardian of blood-brain barrier integrity… and a compelling target for protection from neurodegenerative disease," Koh and team write in their paper. This research was published in PNAS. Anti-Aging Cocktail Extends Mouse Lifespan by About 30 Percent Sudden Death Among Professional Bodybuilders Raises Health Concerns Microbe From Man's Wound Able to Feed on Hospital Plastic
Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Health
- Evening Standard
What is the new quick spreading Covid variant NB.1.8.1?
While NB.1.8.1 does not seem to cause more severe sickness, it is spreading more quickly than previous variations, according to Dr Amy Edwards of Case Western Reserve University, who spoke to CBS News. 'What they're seeing in China, Hong Kong, and elsewhere is a sharp uptick in hospitalisations', she stated.
