Aging

People who help sick, aging loved ones are at risk for physical illness themselves. There may be ways to improve their resilience

A new analysis suggests that genes play a much larger role in human longevity than previously believed. But lifestyle factors still matter

New research suggests that getting even just a few more minutes of sleep and exercise and eating an extra cup of vegetables every day can significantly boost longevity

A study of dolphins’ epigenetic ages found that animals with more high-quality friendships were biologically younger than their lonely peers

A large international study suggests that being multilingual can slow down cognitive aging

Researchers hope the finding could point to new therapeutic approaches for the disease

Maria Branyas Morera was the oldest person in the world when she died. Scientists analysed her genes, metabolism, and more

A map of DNA methylation changes in human organs—from the stomach to the retinas—could help researchers discover more targets for antiaging therapies

Steep population declines in most countries are expected to have negative effects over the next several generations, but adaptation is possible

A new long-term study suggests that the more heat waves people are exposed to, the more their body’s aging process accelerates

Aging is a complex process that plays out differently across different organs, according to growing evidence

After photographs showed President Donald Trump with swollen ankles and bruised hands, the White House revealed he has chronic venous insufficiency—a blood vessel disease that affects circulation in the legs