Latest news with #NewYorkTimesWellFestival
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
What is the ‘centenarian decathlon'? Longevity expert shares the blueprint that goes beyond just living long
Speaking at the New York Times Well Festival, longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia introduced a groundbreaking approach to aging that shifts the focus from lifespan to health span—the years spent living not just longer, but better. According to a report from the New York Post, his concept challenges the way we think about old age, advocating a proactive strategy to stay physically functional and mentally sharp in our most vulnerable decade. At the heart of Attia's philosophy is the notion of the 'marginal decade' — the final ten years of your life. While you won't know when it begins, you'll definitely feel it once you're in it. The key, he says, is to start preparing now. 'You don't really know the day you enter that marginal decade,' Attia remarked at the event. 'But most people know it when they're really into it.' The Centenarian Decathlon: Not What It Sounds Like In what he calls the centenarian decathlon — a term he admits is 'neither a decathlon nor exclusively for centenarians' — Attia invites individuals to curate a list of 10 physical activities they want to be able to do with ease in old age. Think of it as your personal Olympics , tailored to your life goals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Want to sit cross-legged on the floor with your grandkids or take your dog on a peaceful 30-minute walk? Now's the time to train. Attia warns that many of these seemingly simple activities can become difficult — or impossible — without deliberate conditioning. His prescriptions are straightforward but revealing: practice getting off the floor with just one arm, deadlift 30 pounds to simulate lifting a child, or walk 10,000 steps daily to maintain endurance. Planning an international trip in your 80s? Try lifting a 20-pound suitcase and climbing 30 stairs without needing a break. You Might Also Like: Longevity expert Bryan Johnson has a health warning for MrBeast: 'Be sure to...' Functional Fitness for the Future The brilliance of the centenarian decathlon lies in its flexibility. Your decathlon could include dancing, swimming, cooking, or even intimacy — all of which require a mix of physical and cognitive strength. 'To be able to dance is actually a very complicated physical and cognitive task as you age,' Attia emphasized, breaking down taboos around what counts as real exercise. His own goals include standing up unassisted, playing with children, driving a race car, and using a bow and arrow — each serving as metaphors for independence and personal joy. Beyond Muscles: A Holistic Approach While the foundation of Attia's training is rooted in physical fitness—spanning strength, cardio, balance, and endurance—he urges equal attention to other pillars of longevity. Diet, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and responsible use of medication or supplements all play crucial roles in keeping the mind and body agile. The centenarian decathlon isn't about defying age—it's about embracing it with purpose and preparation. By treating aging like a sport and training for the life we want to live, Attia offers a new lens to view elderhood not as a slow decline, but as a final act worth rehearsing for. You Might Also Like: Longevity decoded: 70-year-old cardiologist reveals the one change that made him stronger than ever So if you're scrolling through your feed wondering when to start — the answer, according to Attia, is now. Because the most important race of your life might just be the one you haven't begun training for yet. You Might Also Like: Want to live longer? Forget expensive experiments; longevity doctor reveals simple secrets to a healthier, happier life
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Longevity expert reveals how to ‘train' for old age with a ‘centenarian decathlon'
Forget gold medals — this decathlon is all about your golden years. Speaking at the recent New York Times Well Festival, longevity expert and Stanford alum Dr. Peter Attia made the case for an innovative approach to preparing for old age. Rather than focusing solely on lifespan — the number of years you are alive — Attia's framework centers on healthspan — the period of life spent in good health. 4 Longevity expert Peter Attia speaking at The New York Times Well Festival. Getty Images for The New York Times He believes everyone has a 'marginal decade,' meaning the last 10 years of your life. 'You don't really know the day you enter that marginal decade, but most people know it when they're really into it,' he said. 'The way to increase the probability of enjoying that decade as much as possible is to be very deliberate about how you would prepare for it.' As such, he advises 'training' for old age in the same way that an athlete trains for a sport, with the knowledge that a soccer player and baseball player have very different workout regimens. He calls this approach a 'centenarian decathlon' — joking that it is 'neither a decathlon nor something exclusively for centenarians.' 4 Irina Zaretti celebrated her 100th birthday in 2020. Dennis A. Clark What it does entail is making a list of 10 physical activities that you most want to be able to do — enjoyably — during your marginal decade and begin training for them now. For example, if you want to be able to play on the floor with your grandchildren — which he noted 'sounds really easy,' but 'it's actually really hard to sit on the floor when you get into your 80s' — you should practice getting off the floor using only one arm for support. You should also deadlift 30 pounds so you can pick up a child, especially since muscle strength tends to decline as we age. If you want to be able to take your dog for a nice, long walk — aim to hit 10,000 steps a day now. 4 If you want to be able to play on the floor with your grandchildren, you should practice getting off the floor using only one arm for support. Halfpoint – If you'd like to still be able to travel internationally, try lifting a 20-pound suitcase and climbing 30 stairs without taking a breather. Big on cooking or swimming? Carry two heavy bags of groceries up several flights of stairs and practice getting out of a pool without a ladder. Everyone's list is bound to be different — the key is to focus on what you value most and train accordingly. 4 Bill (William) Casey (right hand side) and his twin brother Jack on their 100th birthday. McCarthy Stone / SWNS For his part, Attia revealed that some of the items on his personal list include: driving a race car, shooting a bow and arrow, playing with children, standing up on his own, and being able to walk with ease — including on uneven surfaces. He highlighted that some of these items are easy to take for granted now — but, without training, there may come a time when they become incredibly difficult, if not outrightly impossible. And if you think dancing and sex don't count — you would be wrong. 'To be able to dance is actually a very complicated physical and cognitive task as you age,' Attia said. While everyone's training will differ depending on their personal goals, he believes that — for most people — it will include a mix of aerobics, strength training, balancing exercises and cardio. Outside of fitness, some of the other areas he recommends focusing on include maintaining a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, using prescription drugs and supplements as needed and taking good care of your emotional health.
CNBC
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
How Tracee Ellis Ross deals with stress, stays joyful: ‘My plate is wonderfully full'
Tracee Ellis Ross, actress and daughter of music icon Diana Ross, is known for her bubbly personality, and seems to keep an optimistic attitude while juggling her responsibilities. "I feel like my natural state is joyful, and yet I work at it," Ross, 52, said during the New York Times Well Festival earlier this month. "I think joy is different from happiness. I feel like happiness is something you can get at 7/11, and joy is something that you earn and work for and takes practice." Prioritizing joyfulness daily is a choice that requires intention, she said. Small moments like making up catchy tunes when she's feeling overwhelmed are what helps her to shift back into a positive state. "I have a group of friends that I have a gratitude and fear list that we write together every morning," she said. "To acknowledge and name and put words to the things that actually light up your soul and your heart. I think they allow a balance and a perspective." Sharing both what she's grateful for and what she's nervous about with her close friends allows Ross to accept that life is a mixed bag of good moments and not-so-great ones. "But if you can mix them in with the right kind of perspective and focus on the stuff that is working, I find that I can have a space of joy in my life," she said. Ross shared an example on how she shifted her perspective when faced with a challenge. The night before the festival she couldn't sleep well and was only able to rest for four and a half hours, despite the eventful day she had planned. "Instead of saying I feel overwhelmed, I use the word, 'My plate is wonderfully full,'" she said. On her ride through New York City before arriving at the festival, Ross wrote on her gratitude list that she was grateful for a bright blue sky, career abundance and "spring New York energy." "I think joy is an attitude. I think joy is a perspective, and I think joy is a lens through which I live and look at my life," Ross said. ,
CNBC
21-05-2025
- Health
- CNBC
Harvard happiness expert: Do this easy exercise right now to stay socially connected—it'll take less than two minutes
An 87-year-long Harvard study found that social fitness — maintaining your personal relationships and keeping them in good shape — was the No. 1 thing the happiest, longest-living people have in common. "Invest in relationships, invest in connections and invest in the things you find meaningful," Dr. Robert Waldinger, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, said during an interview at the New York Times Well Festival. "If you're doing more of that, you're more likely to be happy more of the time. You won't be happy all the time. But happiness is likely to find you more often." To prove that pouring into your connections doesn't have to be a heavy lift, Waldinger offered up a simple way that the audience at the festival could receive a "dopamine hit" and connect with someone in their lives immediately. "When I talk about investing in relationships, most people think, 'You know, I am so busy. I have so much going on in my life. How do I make time for this?'" Here's how you can improve a relationship that you value in just three steps: "One of the things we found about people who were what we call socially fit is that they did these small things over and over again. You know, daily, multiple times a day," Waldinger said. During their commute, they'd call someone, or they'd schedule their workouts at the gym with a friend, he explained. They found ways to intertwine the repetitive tasks in their daily life with social connection. "When people did that, they stayed more current with more people in their lives. And that built this bedrock of social wellbeing." ,
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mid-life crisis in full swing': Dwyane Wade gets heavily trolled for new tattoo months after major surgery
Dwyane Wade, the NBA legend, has gone through a lot in the last couple of years related to issues regarding his health. The NBA legend and his wife, Gabrielle Union, have stayed strong and fought against their tough times. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While Dwyane Wade has completely recovered now, he has recently gotten a tattoo and it seems like the tattoo has sparked a major debate among his fans. Dwyane Wade gets heavily trolled for his new tattoo, months after he recovered from a major surgery Recently, Complex Sports' took to its social media to post a video about Dwyane Wade's new tattoo. The post shows Dwyane Wade bare-chested as he flaunts his new tattoo. The artwork is pretty interesting as it shows off his career accolades but it has sparked a debate among his fans. A fan took to X and posted, 'Amazes me a millionaire settles for art work like this', while another fan wrote, 'seems like a tattoo a dwade fan would do not dwade himself.' A third fan commented, 'Lmao dude used to always talk about never getting tatts', whiIe another fan wrote, 'I had a friend who got his birthday tattoo'd on his wrist & this feels like a rich persons version of that.' A fifth fan noted, 'Mid-life crisis in full swing', while another user wrote, 'This is the most corny pathetic sh*t I may have ever seen'. The NBA legend has not commented on the criticism his recent tattoo has received from his fans. A few days ago, Dwyane Wade made an appearance at the New York Times Well Festival where he spoke about how important it is to question doctors, The NBA legend said, "In my family, in my community, we don't share a lot of things about our health history. Because of that, I decided at 40 years old, I was like, 'Alright, let me go and start. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Let me go look at my body.'" Dwyane Wade also advised his fans to 'ask the right questions' to doctors. He said, 'If you have a primary care doctor, put them to work…Don't let them just come, bring you in and put you out the door, because that's what you want to hear. No, ask the right questions." Also Read:
