The lifestyle is often linked to activities like preparing home-cooked meals, spending time outdoors<\/a> and making meaningful connections.<\/p>\n MARTHA STEWART SHARES 7 TIPS FOR AGING WELL: ‘LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, BE GOOD’<\/a><\/p>\n “Nonnamaxxing is a 2026 trend that embraces the slower, more intentional lifestyle of an Italian grandmother (a Nonna). Think cooking from scratch, long family meals, daily walks, gardening and less screen time,” Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian, told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n Nonnamaxxing, derived from the name for an Italian grandmother, is a trend that incorporates lifestyle habits hundreds of years in the making. (iStock)<\/p>\n Stepping away from screens and toward real-world interaction can have measurable benefits, according to California-based psychotherapist Laurie Singer.<\/p>\n “We know that interacting with others in person, rather than spending time on screens, significantly improves mental health<\/a>,” she told Fox News Digital, adding that social media often fuels comparison and lowers self-esteem.<\/p>\n LONELINESS MAY BE SILENTLY ERODING YOUR MEMORY, NEW RESEARCH REVEALS<\/a><\/p>\n Living more like previous generations isn\u2019t purely driven by nostalgia. Cooking meals from scratch, for example, has been linked to better nutrition<\/a> and more mindful eating patterns.<\/p>\n Adopting traditional mealtime habits<\/a> can improve diet quality and support both physical and mental health, especially when meals are shared regularly with others, Palinski-Wade noted.<\/p>\n One longevity expert stresses that staying healthy isn\u2019t just about food \u2014 it\u2019s also about joy and community. (iStock)<\/p>\n There\u2019s also a psychological benefit to slowing down and focusing on one task at a time. Anxiety often stems <\/a>from unfinished or avoided tasks, Singer noted, and engaging in hands-on activities can counteract that.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n “Nonnamaxxing encourages us to be present around a task, like gardening, baking or knitting, or just taking a mindful walk, that delivers something ‘real,'” she said.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES<\/a><\/p>\n Palinski-Wade cautions against turning the trend into another source of pressure, noting that a traditional “nonna” lifestyle often assumes a different pace of life.<\/p>\n The key, she said, is adapting the mindset<\/a>, not replicating it perfectly.<\/p>\n Nonnamaxxing, derived from the name for an Italian grandmother, is a trend that incorporates lifestyle habits hundreds of years in the making. (iStock)<\/p>\n The goal is to reintroduce small, intentional moments that make you feel better.<\/p>\n TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ<\/a><\/p>\n That might mean prioritizing a few shared meals each week, taking a walk<\/a> without your phone or setting aside time for a simple hobby, the expert recommended.<\/p>\n![\"Senior](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/leftover-pasta-hack-woman-eating.jpg\")
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