Research has uncovered a surprising biological twist: molecules that help support healthy aging can also…
Browsing: Aging
Aging is a complex biological process that affects nearly every system in the body over time, leading to gradual physical, cognitive, and cellular changes. While aging is a natural part of life, researchers are actively uncovering the mechanisms that drive it—ranging from genetic factors and cellular senescence to inflammation and metabolic shifts. Scientific advances are also exploring how lifestyle, environment, and medical interventions can influence healthy aging and longevity. This page features the latest research and discoveries in the science of aging, including insights into age-related diseases, lifespan extension, and the biology of longevity.
A new study describes a technique that rejuvenates aging blood-forming stem cells and could help…
Scientists have identified a conserved aging-related protein, EPS8, that promotes toxic protein aggregation linked to…
Exercise may protect memory by sealing the aging brain’s defenses from the outside in. Researchers…
Ultramarathons might push red blood cells past their limits—accelerating their aging in the process. Running…
A new study links lifelong “cognitive enrichment” to delayed Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. Taking…
A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of…
Age-related changes in protein tagging and degradation may help explain how the brain declines over…
Concerns about getting older and fears surrounding declining health may be connected to measurable biological…
A newly uncovered feature of skin development is reshaping how scientists think about aging and…
Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain…
Understanding how hearing loss and tinnitus develop reveals why early prevention and treatment matter. Susan…
Among adults over 80, diet quality and maintaining a healthy weight matter more for longevity…
A new study suggests that the impact of obesity on the brain may depend not…
New research suggests THC’s cognitive drawbacks may be mitigated when combined with a targeted anti-inflammatory…
A new study suggests that getting the shingles vaccine may be linked to slower biological…
Exercise is the most effective and underused treatment for osteoarthritis, protecting joints while improving overall…
Caring for grandkids may give grandparents’ brains a surprising boost. Helping care for grandchildren may…