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Scientists Are Studying Why Some People Stay Healthy Longer. Here’s What They’ve Learned

For years, people have searched for the secret to staying healthy in old age. The hope is often that science will discover one breakthrough that changes everything, one treatment,...

Drug developed for lung disease may slow biological aging in surprising ‘bonus’

Rentosertib, an AI-discovered drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, made patients appear three to four years biologically younger in a clinical trial.

I’m a geriatrician — 8 things I never assume are ‘just getting older’

Some telltale signs of aging deserve a closer look as they may not be directly caused by age.

Doctor reveals '10-year rule' for evaluating brain fog and dementia symptoms

A UCLA neurology professor's 10-year self-assessment helps women determine if memory loss stems from estrogen changes during perimenopause or dementia.

The geriatric giant growing by the hour

Every 60 minutes, three New Zealanders develop dementia, and that number is getting worse. The good news - there are things we can do to help avoid it.

This seasonal habit promotes healthy aging and may reduce dementia risk in older people

Aging is inevitable, but there’s increasing evidence that it may be possible to prevent, or at least delay, age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s....

Georgia woman celebrates 112th birthday, reveals her secret to a long life

Mabel Dunbar of Fayetteville, Georgia, turned 112 and says religious faith and close family ties are the secrets behind her remarkable longevity.

The 80-Year-Olds With 50-Year-Old Memory: What They’re Doing Differently

For the past 25 years, researchers at Northwestern University have been studying a group known as SuperAgers, to understand what sets their brains apart. 

The 80-Year-Olds With 50-Year-Old Memory: What They’re Doing Differently

For the past 25 years, researchers at Northwestern University have been studying a group known as SuperAgers, to understand what sets their brains apart. 

Cancer Risk and Ageing: What Older Adults Need

*When people think about cancer risk, smoking, alcohol, sun exposure, and other lifestyle factors often come to mind. But researchers say the factor most associated with cancer is...

3 common factors may be secretly speeding up the aging process, expert says

Dr. Will Cole reveals how toxins, stress, trauma and inflammatory foods cause cellular dysfunction that leads to autoimmune disease, fatigue and anxiety.

Some people reach their 80s with the memory of someone decades younger—scientists want to know why

Some people enter their 80s and 90s with memories so sharp that researchers compare them with people 20 or 30 years younger. They are often called SuperAgers, and scientists have s...

What if death from aging becomes preventable? The science is no longer purely theoretical

Most medicine waits for aging to produce a recognizable disease and then tries to treat that disease. A growing field of researchers is pursuing a more ambitious idea: intervene ea...

New medical clinic for seniors opens in Rutland County, increasing geriatric care in Vermont

Community Health recently opened a new geriatric clinic in Rutland, bringing seniors in Southern Vermont a closer option for care.

844 Million Adults Have This Condition — Yet Millions Don't Know It

Add these two markers to your longevity checklist

844 Million Adults Have This Condition — Yet Millions Don't Know It

Add these two markers to your longevity checklist

6 Midlife Health Mistakes A Doctor Sees Over And Over Again

If you want to have a happy older age, taking care of yourself might be especially crucial in midlife. For instance, this seems to be the most important life stage for lowering dem...

More People Are Reaching 100. Experts Say Aging Well Comes Down to These Everyday Habits

Reaching 100 is no longer as rare as it once was. The number of Americans living to age 100 and older has grown rapidly over the past several decades. The U.S. Census Bureau counte...

Your Parents' Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says

FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new study says. They tend to live longer an...

A Study Of 18K People Found These Surprising Clues To Faster Aging

A large study reveals a new way to look at how quickly your body is aging.

Doctor encourages people to stay active as they age

3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing

Not all older people need benzodiazepines, antibiotics, or daily aspirin — and taking them can carry increased risks.

A family had to physically wrestle car keys from their 95-year-old father — and doctors refused to help

Only 6 states require mandatory reporting, leaving most decisions to physician discretion.

Turning 50? Don’t Overlook These Often-Missed Health Checks

For many adults, age 50 brings one familiar health message: it is time to take prevention seriously. Schedule the colonoscopy, think about cholesterol, and become the person who do...