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Aging
Why It’s Hard to Get the New Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab
By Alice Park
Hearing Aids Are Now Available Over the Counter. What to Know Before Buying One
By Tara Law
Your Personality Could Add Years of Healthy Living
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Aging
The First Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Is Here
The FDA is considering approving the first drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but experts are divided over how beneficial it will be
By Alice Park
June 7, 2021
How Ageism Negatively Affects Older People’s Health
A study documents the adverse effect that age discrimination can have on longevity, quality of life and mental and physical illness among older people
By Alice Park
January 17, 2020
Why America Is Failing To Feed Its Aging
Army veteran Eugene Milligan is 75 years old and blind. He uses a wheelchair since losing half his right leg to diabetes and gets dialysis for kidney failure. And he has struggled to get enough...
By Laura Ungar & Trudy Lieberman / Kaiser Health News
August 28, 2019
Can Learning a Foreign Language Prevent Dementia?
Bilinguals outperform monolinguals on tests of selective attention
By Richard Roberts and Roger J. Kreuz / MIT Press Reader
July 19, 2019
Can Wearing a Hat Contribute to Baldness?
Take off that hat. It will make you bald. It’s the sort of thing an opinionated grandparent might tell a grandchild wearing a hat indoors, but there are some who believe there’s wisdom in the...
By Markham Heid
June 17, 2019
Growing Old Is Better With a Pet. Here's Why
Furry friends are great for your health
By Jamie Ducharme
April 3, 2019
Using Young People's Blood to Prevent Aging Has No Proven Clinical Benefits, FDA Warns
The idea of infusing young blood to fight aging has attracted entrepreneurs
By Anna Edney / Bloomberg
February 19, 2019
The Hidden Reasons Why Alzheimer's Caregivers Are So Stressed
They have higher rates of depression
By Jamie Ducharme
October 25, 2018
This May Be the Secret to Feeling Younger and Living Longer
A new study offers one way
By Jamie Ducharme
August 13, 2018
Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Research Shows
A breakthrough study suggests that a lifestyle change may help ward off dementia
By Alice Park
August 9, 2018
How Scientists Test Cancer Drugs to Slow Down Aging
It works in mice. Will it help in humans?
By Alice Park
July 9, 2018
This is What the Challenging Life of a Millennial Caregiver Looks Like
Young caregivers are more likely to work
By Abigail Abrams
May 21, 2018
Trump's Immigration Policies Could Hurt Senior Care
One in four direct care workers are immigrants
By Abigail Abrams
May 10, 2018
This Compound Can Reverse Aging in Mice. Will It Work in People?
Researchers found a molecule that can make older muscles act young again
By Alice Park
March 22, 2018
Millennials Struggling With Baby Boomer Parents Call for Better Paid Leave
Despite the FMLA, most people in the U.S. do not have access to paid family leave
By Abigail Abrams
March 19, 2018
5 Places Where People Live the Longest and Healthiest Lives
These areas are known as Blue Zones
By Jamie Ducharme
February 15, 2018
Get Kids Outside
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
February 8, 2018
Whiskey Fuels This 105-Year-Old's Ongoing Athletic Pursuits
For one 105-year-old man, the secret to longevity might raise some eyebrows: he claims it's his daily dose of whisky. "He has a whisky [sic] in his tea every morning and two shots of Grouse...
By Raisa Bruner
January 23, 2018
Children Have Pretty Flexible Ideas About Gender Identity
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
January 18, 2018
How Facial Yoga Can Make You Look 3 Years Younger
facial muscles can benefit from exercise as well
By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com
January 4, 2018
Americans' Life Expectancy Drops for Second Year in a Row
It fell for the second year in a row
By Jamie Ducharme
December 21, 2017
Why Marriage Is Linked to a Lower Risk of Dementia
People who have never married or whose spouse has died are at increased risk of developing dementia compared to married people, according to a new review in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. But...
By Amanda MacMillan
November 28, 2017
Want to Live Longer? Every Movement Counts, Even Cleaning the House
You don’t have to break a sweat to reap the health benefits of physical activity, according to new research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In a study of women age 65 and...
By Amanda MacMillan
November 17, 2017
Comedy Needs to Retire ‘It Was Just A Joke’
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
November 17, 2017
These Two Habits Make You Look Older, According to Science
The latest research finds heavy drinking and smoking can age you beyond your years, but their findings on moderate drinking and smoking were a surprise
By Alice Park
November 15, 2017
There's No Such Thing As 'Old Age' Anymore
There are so many older adults in Florida that they’ve created their own city. The Villages, located smack in the center of the state, has a population of 157,000 people. By design and by fiat,...
By Joseph F. Coughlin
November 8, 2017
These Are the Youngest States in America
See where your state ranks
By David Johnson
November 3, 2017
Air Pollution May Make Babies' Cells Age Faster
There’s growing evidence that exposure to air pollution can have a number of unhealthy consequences, from cancer to heart disease and respiratory illnesses. In recent years, researchers have also linked air pollution exposure to faster...
By Alice Park
October 16, 2017
You Asked: How Can I Spot Early Signs of Dementia In an Aging Parent?
Don’t write off memory issues as normal aging.
By Markham Heid
October 11, 2017
Why Playing a Sport Should Be Your New Workout
People who play a sport are more likely to stay healthy and fit as they age, according to a new study published in BMJ Open, compared to those who do other types of physical activity....
By Amanda MacMillan
September 21, 2017
7 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age
There's mounting evidence that some of the best things you can do for your brain are also some of the best for your body. A new scientific advisory from the American Heart Association and American...
By Amanda MacMillan
September 7, 2017
Coffee's Health Perks May Be Strongest for People Over 45
Adults who drank four cups of coffee a day had a 64% lower risk of dying during a new 10-year Spanish study, compared to those who rarely or never drank the beverage. The link between...
By Amanda MacMillan
August 29, 2017
How Tai Chi Makes You Stronger
In today’s world of high-intensity fitness fads, one might wonder whether tai chi—characterized by its slow, deliberate movements—is a worthwhile workout. But the ancient Chinese practice has been linked to myriad health benefits, from improved...
By Amanda MacMillan
July 27, 2017
Add an Extra 7 Years to Your Life by Doing These 3 Things
Those years are spent in good health and free from obesity
By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com
July 25, 2017
Eating a Little Bit Healthier Helps You Live Longer
Switching to a healthier diet can make a difference in how long you live, according to the latest research
By Alice Park
July 12, 2017
Coffee Drinkers Really Do Live Longer
Researchers have found that drinking coffee—both decaf and regular—is linked to a longer life.
By Alice Park
July 10, 2017
There’s No Known Limit To How Long Humans Can Live, Scientists Say
Last October, scientists made a splash when they determined that on average, people can only live for about 115 years. That was the magic age at which the human body and brain just petered out;...
By Alice Park
June 28, 2017
How the Meaning of Old Age Is Changing
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
June 23, 2017
The Surprising Way Your Age Affects Your Sex Life
According to a new study
By Amanda MacMillan / RealSimple.com
June 2, 2017
5 Ways Your Body Changes When You Hit 30
From better sex to gray pubic hair
By Jessica Migala / Health.com
May 24, 2017
Exercise Makes You Younger at the Cellular Level
The more exercise people get, the less their cells appear to age. In a new study in Preventive Medicine, people who exercised the most had biological aging markers that appeared nine years younger than those...
By Amanda MacMillan
May 15, 2017
6 Simple Tricks to Keep Your Brain Young
Venture outside your comfort zone
By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com
May 10, 2017
The Richest Americans Live 10 Years Longer than the Poorest
Money may not buy you happiness, but it may help buy you health, and ultimately a longer life. Researchers analyzing data on income disparities and health outcomes in the U.S. found that health gaps between...
By Alice Park
April 6, 2017
Amy Schumer Gets Personal With Her Bestie Jessica Seinfeld
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April 5, 2017
Angelina Jolie: 'I Am Simply Happy to Be Healthy'
'There is nothing else to fear'
By Jillian Ruffo / People
March 28, 2017
Scientists Can Reverse DNA Aging in Mice
Researchers have found a way to protect DNA from the damage that comes with aging, and they’re ready to test it in people
By Alice Park
March 23, 2017
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