Cells shrink a major internal structure as they age. New research shows this downsizing is deliberate—and linked to longer ...

Using an aging clock, researchers from the University of Cologne have used the Caenorhabditis elegans model organism to demonstrate that nerve cells age differently. They identified both the causes of ...

Improvements in public health have allowed humankind to survive to older ages than ever before, but, for many people, these ...

For some, January is a time for resolutions, with the goal often tied to being fitter and healthier. And increasingly this ...

Can research into a rare, accelerated aging disease and "zombie cells" teach us something about the normal aging process? Did you know that a small molecule called NAD + plays a critical role in our ...

Here’s what doctors say to do to boost longevity.

Scientists find protein that reverses damage from aging, at least in mice. Feb. 6, 2013 — -- Did you see the Super Bowl commercial showing those old codgers acting like teenagers? It's enough to ...

Dear Carol: I’m 84 years old and as a past caregiver, I appreciate how you balance the legitimate concerns of caregivers with respect and compassion for the aging process. I don’t claim to be as ...