Life expectancy has slowed since the 1930s. No generation is projected to reach 100 years…
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.
Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland have discovered that certain nutrients in food…
Poor sleep may age the brain faster, according to a major imaging study from Karolinska…
Researchers identified Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia as a possible Blue Zone. Other regions showed that lifestyle and…
Strong, sustained social connections across life may slow biological aging, lowering inflammation and keeping the…
A Canadian study shows that declining well-being in older age is not inevitable, as many…
Cocoa flavanols lowered inflammation markers in aging adults. The effect may help protect cardiovascular health.…
In a preclinical study, immune cells derived from adult stem cells were shown to reverse…
Knight Initiative researchers are investigating the detailed processes behind how the brain learns to control…
The green-Mediterranean diet may protect against brain aging by reducing protein markers linked to cognitive…
Researchers discover that cancer itself can trigger signs of aging, creating opportunities to address cancer-related…
A clinical trial suggests vitamin D may slow cellular aging by preserving telomeres. Researchers urge…
A new study suggests that psychological well-being may be crucial for healthy aging. Studies of…
Researchers used six different methods for their calculations and arrived at the same conclusion. The…
A long-term study of flamingos has revealed an unexpected link between migration and aging. Is…
Hidden organ fat speeds up heart aging, while fat around the hips and thighs in…
Tufts researchers report that eight key nutrients may influence dementia, cardiovascular disease, and other health…
Scientists are rethinking aging as a treatable process, with new therapies showing potential to extend…