Aging
How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old
A new study found that eighty-year-olds with particularly sharp memory have a significantly higher number of young nerve cells in the hippocampus region of the brain.
The condition of many elderly people actually improves over the years – and this is the reason
Has the solution to preventing aging been found?
What turning 50 taught me about aging, identity, and purpose - opinion
Anxious thoughts about aging may speed biological wear and tear, research says
A long-term cohort study links fear of aging to faster biological wear and tear, and finds that neither Botox nor diet explain the longevity advantage seen in people with positive beliefs about getti
Hard truth about hard people revealed in new research
Researchers link frequent exposure to bothersome social interactions with markers of accelerated biological aging.
Wedding invitation from 1955: A stroll through cherished memories - opinion
A simple wedding invitation from over 60 years ago provides memories of family and the moments that shaped a life.
Not genetics: The common trait of clear-minded 80-year-olds
Studies show that not only genetics determine memory status in older age. These are the daily actions that activate brain regions and help maintain quick thinking even in the later decades of life.
Most Americans say Trump growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The six-day poll concluded on Monday, revealing that most Americans think the country's political leadership is generally too old.
Dr. Maya Rosman: Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?
Anyone over the age of 40 knows the phenomenon. Despite maintaining a healthy diet and even regular workouts – the weight does not go down. How do you beat it?
Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it
What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A geriatric expert explains.
Expert explains: This is the age at which your aging begins, and it is earlier than expected
The director of the Sheba Longevity Center at Sheba Medical Center explains what happens in the body during aging and how it affects each and every one of us.
Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study
Research by Weizmann scientists finds genetics may explain 50% of human lifespan, over twice previous estimates, opening doors to therapies targeting aging itself.
Medical students who spend a year with seniors rethink aging, Jerusalem study finds
Ageism is prejudice directed toward someone based on their age, particularly older people, and it persists among clinicians and medical students, undermining empathy and care quality.
