"Aging is inevitable as death and taxes but the rate we change varies a lot between individuals," Dr. Kuchel said.

Recent breakthroughs in anti-aging research have opened up exciting possibilities for extending human healthspan. Scientists worldwide are uncovering innovative treatments that target the underlying ...

Graying hair is a natural part of aging, but few fully understand the complex biological processes at play. The transformation from pigmented to gray hair is a gradual change driven by shifts in ...

New research seems to confirm what many people feel – that the aging process accelerates around 50. From that age on, tissues and organs begin a rapid deterioration, according to a study published ...

The aging population across the globe is giving rise to many psychological, social, medical, and economic challenges. All of us can benefit from gaining a greater awareness of these challenges, ...

Premature aging may be due to various factors, such as telomere shortening and a lack of cell division. Lifestyle habits such as eating a nutritious diet, being physically active, and getting enough ...

We all know someone “old.” But what does “old age” mean, and how much is known about the aging process? The following questions are an excerpt from the National Institute on Aging’s “Aging IQ Test.” ...