Why Humans Live So Long
Modern genomes and ancient mummies offer clues to why the life span of Homo sapiens far exceeds that of other primates
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Will People Ever Live Forever?
As we grow old, our cells begin to betray us
Think Twice about Taking Antioxidants
The idea that free radicals cause aging and that vitamins might preserve our youth is now in doubt
Why Women Live Longer Than Men
Stress alone does not explain the longevity gap
How Grandparents Shaped Human Evolution
The rise of senior citizens may have played a big role in the success of our species
Exercises Improve Memory in Older Adults
Researchers have found ways to lessen age-related forgetfulness
A Clever Trick Aids Memory
To improve recall of words and faces, try associating them with locations
Statins May Affect Memory
Are cholesterol-lowering drugs causing dementialike symptoms in some patients?
Physical and Mental Exercises Keep You Smart
Staying sharp into old age is not just a matter of winning the genetic lottery
Surprising Ways That Exercise Helps Us
Being active is good for us for many reasons beyond the old familiar ones
Sitting in a Chair Could Be Killing You
Standing more could lower risk for obesity, illness and death, studies suggest
Can Fasting Slow Aging?
Intermittent fasting might improve health, at least according to research in animals
Thinking about Death Can Make Life Better
Contemplating our mortality can ease our angst and make our lives more meaningful
Investigators Seek Ways to Detect and Delay Early Alzheimer’s
Drugs administered before symptoms appear could be key to combating the leading cause of dementia
Test for Alzheimer's Risk Shows Promise
An eye-tracking test may serve as a screen for predicting Alzheimer's
In Brief: Drug Approaches Under Study for Alzheimer's
New drugs for Alzheimer's lag, but not for lack of trying
Who Should Get a Brain Scan for Alzheimer’s?
A new test can identify the disorder's early stages. How will it help patients?
Stem Cells Could Repair Parkinson’s Brain Damage
New methods for growing and transplanting cells offer hope for treating Parkinson’s and other degenerative diseases
Stem Cells Enter Clinical Trials for Several Disorders
Human testing is under way or poised to start for brain cancer, multiple sclerosis, spinal injury, type 1 diabetes and "Lou Gehrig's" disease
Chemotherapy Is Not Only for Young Cancer Patients
As the number of older patients with cancer soars, researchers explore how best to treat them
Cell Studies Could Lead to Anti-Aging Drugs
Researchers have uncovered an ancient mechanism that retards aging. Drugs that tweaked it could well postpone cancer, diabetes and other diseases of old age
Prionlike Disease Processes May Underlie Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A chain reaction of toxic proteins may help explain major neurodegenerative diseases—and could suggest new treatment options
The Oldest Old Are Astonishingly Healthy
People in their late 90s or older are often fitter than those 20 years younger. Traditional views of aging may need rethinking
What a Body Built to Last 100 Years Would Look Like
We would look a lot different if evolution had designed the human body to work well for a century or more
Why Do Some Animals Live Longer Than Others?
The key indicator for animals may be total energy expended over a lifetime
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