Brittne Kakulla

Brittne also serves as an advisor for the Cornell University, Product Studio Age and Accessibility Tech cohort. She holds a doctorate in social psychology from Howard University. Recent Publications:Kakulla, Brittne. The 50-Plus Gamer of Today and Tomorrow. Washington, DC: AARP Research, April 2023.https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00585.001 https://www.aarp.org/research/topics/technology/info-2023/2023-gamers-50-plus.htmlKakulla, Brittne. 2023 Tech Trends and the 50-Plus. Washington, DC: AARP Research, January 2023.https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00584.001 https://www.aarp.org/research/topics/technology/info-2023/2023-technology-trends-older-adults.htmlKakulla, Brittne. Lifelong Learning Among 45+ Adults.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Stephen Smith

Brooke LaMantia

Brooke LaMantia is a journalist and writer based in New York City, writing primarily about culture and fashion. She has written for Shape, InStyle, and many more publications. She’s also performed research for the investigative podcast for Market Road Films called Unfinished: Deep South. She graduated from New York University in 2021, with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and English Literature.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Kathy Odom

Brooke Shields and I Swear By These Comfy Sneakers That Are Secretly On Sale From $36

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Gabrielle Union and Alexandra Daddario are fans, too. Shape Im the throw in of person who wears the same thing over and over again. Photo:Shape The same can be said for myCariuma sneakerssince I got them over a year ago. Below, Ive compiled five cart-worthy options for as low as $36. Designed with a breathable and organic cotton fabric, the canvas shoes have memory foam cushioning and great traction....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Nicole Sanchez

Brooke Shields' Airport Sneakers Are Comfy Enough for 'Walking, Standing, and Driving,' Shoppers Say

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its no wonder why some fans own multiple pairs. Getty Images / Cariuma Im always looking for an excuse to buynew sneakers. Photo:Getty Images / Cariuma After all, I rely on comfortable andsupportive footwearfor the constant walking I do living in New York City. My collection is constantly growing, and thanks toBrooke Shields, a new pair is next on my list....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Susan Glass

Build Muscle While You Walk? Yes, Please. Here's the Secret

Learn how to get the most muscle-boosting benefits for your steps. But what about building muscledoes enough strolling add up to gains in your calves, quads, and hammies? Heres a look at the relationship between walking and bulking up. Photo:Getty For muscles to grow, they first need to be broken down. The body then sends reinforcements in the form of protein to build muscles back stronger and larger. This is primarily true for the muscles of thelower body....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Bradley Turner

Build Your Pecs With These Chest Exercises for Women

Ready for a chest workout that will leave your upper body shaking? And women in particular may be guilty of skipping regular chest workouts. But don’t be fooled training pectoralis muscles with targeted chest workouts is important for menand women. Photo: Getty Images Collectively, these muscles are known as the pecs, and they cover the entirety of your chest. As such, they help you stand slouch-free, carry out daily tasks, and even breathe easily....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Dawn Stephens

Bulking vs. Cutting: 10 Tips on How to Cut and Bulk, According to Fitness Professionals

Fitness pros explain the pros and cons of each method. Getty Images Gymshark, Ghost,greens, and creatine. Ahead, you will find a complete crib sheet on cutting vs. bulking. Photo:Getty Images Who Is Bulking and Cutting For? While a skier, runner, or climber might enter a cut ahead of their season to improveagility. What Is Bulking? Bulking is the act of consuming a surplus of calories to facilitate muscle growth orhypertrophy....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Linda Chaney

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Is the Color-Changing Drink That TikTok Users Love

A colorful, ombre beverage that’s a feast for your eyes. If you’ve been hypnotized by the viral drink, you’re not alone. Curious about the trendy brew? Adobe Stock Ahead, learn more about butterfly pea flower tea, plus how to use it at home. What is Butterfly Pea Tea? How Does Butterfly Pea Tea Change Color? Amazon When in water, which typically has apH just above neutral, anthocyanins look blue. So, when you add acid (i....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Charles Hartman

Buy a Ticket to Our Amusement Parks Quiz

Summertime means family fun at amusement parks, riding roller coasters, waterslides and merry-go-rounds. Test how well you know your Ferris wheels from your Tilt-A-Whirls with our quiz. And if you get stumped, just throw your hands in the air and yell, Wheeee! But it had some drawbacks. But the ride was a huge hit. Within four years, designer LaMarcus Thompson had built more than 50 coasters around the world. Question 2 of 10 WhatJurassic Parkauthor also wrote and directed the 1973 filmWestworldabout another rogue amusement park?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Robert Welch

California Creates a 'Master Plan for Aging’

The cost of being unprepared for this shift is unaffordable and untenable. (See the box at the end of this page for details.) TheMPA Local Playbookoffers guidance for getting projects up and running. Members of the public can monitor progress via an onlineData Dashboard for Agingthat will be updated over time. “TheMaster Plan for Agingpromotes an age-friendly California for all, McPherson says. Its the required blueprint for driving action on the goals and ensuring transparent accountability for the results....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Denise Henderson

Calisthenics or Weights: Which One Is Best for Building Strength?

Experts weigh in on whether body weight exercises can be as effective as weight-lifting. The fitness booking app ClassPass has also noticed an uptick in the popularity of strength training. So why the surge in interest? Photo:Getty Images Plus, the latestgovernment guidelinessuggest aiming for two or more sessions of moderate- or high-intensity strength-building activities per week. But whats the most effective form of strength training? Ahead, we break down the pros and cons of two popular optionscalisthenics and weights....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Connor Mcneil

Call Her Hydrated: Is Alex Cooper's Unwell Hydration Actually Good for You?

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. I tested this electrolyte drink while traveling, after intense workouts, and, yes, while hungover. Image: Alex Cooper. I wondered how, exactly hers could break through to consumers. Would it even come close in terms of ingredients to these powerhouses? She said the idea stemmed about a year ago while she was on tour across the country....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Bethany Harmon

Calling All Classic Video Game Fans

If our quiz leaves you wanting to play some of the old classics, head over to theAARP arcadeafterward. The ghosts and fruit also behaved differently in Ms. Pac-Man than in the original Pac-Man game. Pauline), who had been kidnapped by the titular video game gorilla. What happened after is the subject of the new movie Tetris, streaming on Apple TV+. In the days before auxiliary inputs or HDMI ports, TVs received audiovisual input through radio frequency signals....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Jordan Anderson