Aging

financial stress brain aging

Persistent financial stress may cause the brain to age faster, study finds

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

Sleep study

Better fitness leads to a longer life with fewer chronic conditions, study finds

Healthy aging study

Why many older adults skip hard candy – how aging can change chewing and swallowing

Aging Hard Candy

Difficult people are more than a pain in the neck. They may make others age faster

Aging Stressful People

Becoming an expert birdwatcher may help protect the brain from aging

Birdwatching Audubon

Worrying about aging doesn't help — it actually may speed up the process

Women Aging Anxiety

Trying to slow the aging process? A little dark chocolate may help

Dark Chocolate Aging

The brain has 5 stages, but 'adulthood' doesn't begin until age 32, scientists say

People who have trouble sleeping may be at higher risk for dementia, study shows

A healthy lifestyle requires flexibility — especially when injuries take a toll on your workout routine

Pickleball Injuries Aging

The aging process isn't linear, but it accelerates at age 50, new study shows

Nightmares are more than just scary — they may increase the risk of early death

Nightmares Premature Death

There's no secret path to a long, healthy life. It requires a nutritious diet and regular exercise

How long you can stand on one leg is a telltale sign of aging

One Leg Balance

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Aging Alone Dementia

Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age

Senior Living Alone

Being more flexible may extend your life; here are some stretching exercises that can help

flexibility longetivity

Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

Melanoma is most common among older, white men, but it is preventable

Getting gray hairs and wondering why? There often are many factors at play

gray hair

There's no Fountain of Youth, but there are ways to slow the aging process

Aging Exercise Diet

When does old age begin? Perceptions on aging have shifted

Old age perception

Young adults are aging faster, and that may help explain their rising cancer risk

Cancer Accelerated Aging

How strength training can stave off the physical decline that comes with aging

Strength Training

How to negotiate with resistant aging parents? Borrow these tips from the business world

Aging Parent Assistance

An unhappy sex life may be a sign of future memory problems

Sexual Health Memory Cognition Men

Balance declines with age, but exercise can help stave off some of the risk of falling

Aging Balance Falls

How to grow your social network as you age

Seniors New Friendships

Being 'socially frail' comes with health risks for older adults

Social Frailty Seniors

The best way to keep the mind sharp? Attain a college degree, study suggests

Education Cognitive Decline

Brain supplements are big business, but there are more proven ways to preserve one's memory

Nootropics Brain Supplements

Memory loss comes with aging, but there are ways to keep your mind sharp

Healthy brain diet

Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

Pollution dementia

Daxxify, a new anti-wrinkle drug that lasts longer than Botox, to hit market next year

Daxxify Anti-Wrinkle Drug

Can an optimistic attitude help you live longer? It certainly can't hurt

Aging Optimism

Even a mild COVID-19 infection can lead to changes in the brain, study finds

Mild COVID brain

Children's Health

Having certain health conditions as a teen may accelerate aging as an adult

Smoking and aging

Brain 'clutter' may cause memory issues in older adults – not a lack of storage space

Memory Brain Clutter

Botox injections are used for more than cosmetic reasons, but they carry some risk

Botox injections safe

For older adults, smelling the roses may be more difficult

Senior Smell Roses

Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don't know yet why it's better than other aerobic activities

Swimming brain health

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