While ageism may be one of the last socially acceptable biases, research shows that aging often comes with positive changes. And by believing in and propagating negative myths about aging, we can do ourselves real harm. Dr. Manfred Diehl, a lifespan developmental psychologist at Colorado State University, dispels the myth that growing older involves primaril ... Show More
Jul 29
Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD
Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how much screen time is too much, and every decision you make feels important. It's no wonder that many parents feel tired, stressed, a ... Show More
43m 34s
Jul 15
Social media, looksmaxxing, and why men struggle with body image, with Roberto Olivardia, PhD
For years, body image concerns and eating disorders were viewed as problems that primarily affected girls and women. But boys and men also struggle with body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia -- often in ways that go unnoticed. Roberto Olivardia, PhD, a clini ... Show More
45m 28s
Jun 2023
Is Age Really Just a Number?
Getting older is often seen as a negative, or something to avoid. But the reality is, it’s happening to us every minute of every day. Is there a better way to think about our journey through the years? In our first episode of an all-new season, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent D ... Show More
41m 28s
Nov 2023
What do you get better at with age?
You might think that ageing is all about decline and deterioration, but that’s not the whole story. In fact, there are many aspects of life that improve as we grow older, such as happiness, wisdom, relationships, and even some cognitive skills. “Our societal narrative is not base ... Show More
4m 18s
Dec 2024
Inside Health: How can we age well?
From the Hay Festival, James and a panel of experts explain what we can all do to help ourselves age well.We discover what’s going on in our bodies when we age, the difference between biological and chronological age, as well as getting the audience moving for a physical test.Jam ... Show More
26m 28s
Feb 2024
Aging Well with Dr. Parul Goyal
When we think about aging, we often think about elderly people, but the truth is we're all aging all the time. But don't worry, it doesn't have to be scary -- this week Noah and Raj welcome Dr. Parul Goyal a geriatric medicine specialist at Vanderbilt Health for a conversation ab ... Show More
38m 55s
Aug 2025
The Best Years of Your Life
<p>Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlooks and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being. This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with psychologist <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/laura-carstensen">Laura Carstensen</a>, who h ... Show More
1h 19m