Gretchen Reynolds

Articles by Gretchen Reynolds

Want to control your blood sugar? Here’s the best time of day for exercise. - The Washington Post

Health April 16, 2026

Is it better to exercise in the morning or afternoon? Thats a bit of a trick question, because exercise at any time of day is better than no exercise.

At 82, he’s as fit as a 20-year-old. His body holds clues to healthy aging. - washingtonpost.com

Technology February 5, 2026

As a model of successful aging, you cant beat 82-year-oldJuan LΓ³pez GarcΓ­a. Really, you cant beat him.

Want a younger, healthier brain? This type of exercise can help. - The Washington Post

Health December 18, 2025

If you need another reason to visit the gym this winter, a new study of almost 1,200 healthy, middle-aged men and women found that those with more muscle mass tended to have younger brains than thoseοΏ½...

How a scientist who studies β€˜super agers’ exercises for a longer life - The Washington Post

Health May 22, 2025

Seventeen years ago, Eric Topol, a cardiologist and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, set out to discover why some people age so well,οΏ½...