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 ...

Historically, aging played only a minor role in biological research for a long time and was considered a marginal topic. This ...

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 ...

Aging is the primary risk factor for cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular diseases. As the understanding of the biology of aging constantly improves, there are already initial approaches to ...

Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, (NUS Medicine), have identified a molecular switch that helps aging brains ...

In a new study, researchers identified a molecule produced by a particular type of brain cell that reversed the cognitive decline seen in both healthy aging and dementia. It provides a deeper ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column was previously published May 14, 2022. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase ...

Graying hair is a natural part of aging, but few fully understand the complex biological processes at play. The transformation from pigmented to gray hair is a gradual change driven by shifts in ...

Having strong bonds with others may help you live longer. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity – Health, found that social relationships can actually slow cellular aging.

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...