Do House Husbands Live Longer?

It’s no secret that regular physical exercise has many protective effects in all age groups. It’s been linked to reducing the risk of several diseases including coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, depression and overall mortality. But what about housework? A study recently published in PLOS ONE, the largest scientific open-access journal in the world, showed that older men who report doing heavy housework had a lower risk of overall mortality. That’s right folks, men who do more heavy chores around the house live longer. And the kicker? There’s no such association in women.

Where Do Superheros Go When They Grow Old?

Meet Frederika, photographer Sacha Goldberger’s anything but frail 93-year-old Hungarian grandmother. In his new book ‘Mamika My Mighty Little Grandmother’, Sacha unveils his muse in a series of hilarious and affectionate colour photographs taken over a three-year period.

Frederika, better known as Mamika (Hungarian for "my little grandmother") had retired in the late 80’s, but as the years went by found herself feeling lonely and depressed. In an effort to lift her spirits, Sacha, who is also her caregiver, came up with a brilliant idea: an outrageous photo-shoot with Frederika posing in colourful superhero costumes in less that superhero like situations.