Aging

Scientists reversed signs of aging caused by a Western diet high in fat and cholesterol.

“I think the main thing that we are trying to do is improve health, not lifespan. An increase in lifespan could be a nice side effect.”

Having high levels of body fat and low muscle mass could pose a double threat to cognitive health, scientists fear.

Wrinkles aren't just for skin.

“We’ve been waiting for this structure for a very long time.”

Researchers have long debated whether adult brains can create new cells.

Exercise boosts immunity and keeps cholesterol low.

Controversial study claims we don't make neurons after age 13.

The discovery "goes against everything we know in terms of mammalian biology.”

One of the exercises involved making an “O” shape with the mouth in an effort to build cheek muscle mass.

"This 'dose' of exercise has become my prescription for life."

Some children seemed to think birthday parties age people.

We've looked for anti-aging secrets in short-lived organisms from worms to yeast, but the killifish is a vertebrate, making it a much better analog to humans.

Why grey hair and balding is more than just a vanity issue.

Bigger is better when it comes to your brain.

There is a catch-22 when it comes to stopping the aging process.

With a severely restricted immigration policy, Japan is now suffering from a lack of low-skilled workers, especially in the health services.

CDC study also shows that more patients suffering from this type of dementia are dying at home rather than in a care facility.

As we age, our sexual priorities change and we develop knowledge, skills and preferences that protect against aging-related declines in sexual quality of life.

Most research on the neurodegenerative disease has focused on amyloid plaques, but a new study may change this.

The new study is a breakthrough for regenerative medicine, prolonging the lives of elderly mice.

Diminishing sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch can contribute to poorer health in the elderly.

A new study suggests exercise is critical to slowing age-related cognitive decline.

Clearing cellular ‘litter’—the cells that no longer divide—resulted in greater longevity, a process that may be transferrable to humans.

A report from the CDC finds the number of centenarians has increased 44 percent in the last decade and a half, thanks to modern medicine.

Big Pharma is reluctant to test a cheap, generic diabetes pill that could be the fountain of youth.

Modest amounts of drink each day—such as a generous glass of wine or a pint of beer—may stave off death in early-stages of dementia.

Widespread discrimination and a history of abuse are keeping a key group of seniors from getting the care they need.

It will be decades before an increase in births will be felt on the economy.

Even though Beijing now allows citizens a second child, China’s demographics will be a huge problem for years to come.