As we age with each passing year, we become more susceptible to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

Researchers from Brown University and the University of Rochester will lead a multi-institution project to test whether ...

A study on worms led by researchers from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in the US has uncovered a previously ...

A shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash — it could actually help slow down the aging process. In a large national study of more than 3,800 Americans age 70 and older, those who ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Understanding the intricate process of aging has been a subject of fascination for scientists and researchers. While aging is a natural part of life, recent studies have shed light on ...

In the most complete tally yet, scientists have identified nearly 1,500 genes that are connected to how we age ...

Yeast, worms, and mice remodel their endoplasmic reticulum early in the aging process. The protective shift offers potential targets to extend healthy lifespan.

Understanding the stages of aging may help you make important decisions about your health and aging well. Aging is a natural experience that lasts a lifetime. It’s a biological process that involves ...

New research seems to confirm what many people feel – that the aging process accelerates around 50. From that age on, tissues and organs begin a rapid deterioration, according to a study published ...

Age-related decline is not an unavoidable fate, but a problem that can be addressed with modern medicine, writes Andrew S. Brack.

We all know someone “old.” But what does “old age” mean, and how much is known about the aging process? The following questions are an excerpt from the National Institute on Aging’s “Aging IQ Test.” ...

Traveling can delay the aging process and improve physical and mental health, a new study published in the Journal of Travel Research found. Getty Images Dying to book your next trip? Then go ahead ...