What wrinkles can tell you about your health
Wrinkles are a normal part of aging, but in some cases they can give you clues to future health concerns.
March 30, 2020
Aging
The startling inequality gap that emerges after age 65
Americans who reach age 65 are living longer than ever. But there's a catch.
March 12, 2020
The condition Americans over 60 are most afraid of getting
You fear the worst, and you're not alone.
March 3, 2020
How much do we shrink as we age?
Height loss is variable, but we'll all end up shorter.
February 25, 2020
Women over 50: Boost your health with these 5 self-care steps
It takes more than doctor visits to stay healthy.
February 22, 2020
8 reasons it’s great to be in your 60s
The joys and perks that come with this time of life.
February 22, 2020
5 scary symptoms of aging that are usually harmless
Put your fears to rest — and find out what really can spell danger. Some "scary symptoms" are just harmless signs of our bodies and minds getting a little older.
February 18, 2020
How ageism in healthcare is costing the country $63 billion each year
A recent study finds that harmful stereotypes can also lead to more health problems.
February 14, 2020
Researchers think they know why your aging parents are so stubborn
Studies show not only do adult children complain that their parents are stubborn — the parents themselves admit it.
February 14, 2020
The 7 most important medical tests you need after age 50
But as one doctor said, “Just because there’s a test doesn’t mean you ought to get it.”
February 2, 2020
Want to live with few regrets? Ask yourself one pivotal question
Your window gets narrower with every passing year.
January 31, 2020
When our youthful indiscretions start to catch up
Behavior in our younger years can have long-term consequences. But the good news is you can still mitigate the damage.
January 24, 2020
What the 2020s have in store for baby boomers
"In the history of the human species, there’s never been a time like this."
January 20, 2020
What people in their 90s regret the most
I interviewed the oldest people I know. Their responses contradict popular research about aging and happiness
January 18, 2020
Forget lifespan: why brain scientists are focusing on ‘healthspan’
The new thinking about aging considers not just how long one lives, but how vibrant one stays later in life.
January 15, 2020
Why does time seem to speed up as we age?
There's a difference between "mind time" and time you measure with a clock.
January 14, 2020
5 penis problems that happen with age
Decoding the most common changes in appearance and function.
January 11, 2020
Why 70 is the new 40
The path to old age appeared daunting until seven months ago. That’s when I met a Lyft driver named Kevin.
January 10, 2020
These university programs help the senior living industry keep up with the times
A number of schools are developing programs focused on the specialized needs of people 55 and older.
January 6, 2020
The world’s oldest man, my great-grandmother, and me
As I learned after meeting 113-year-old Walter Breuning, the most ordinary memories have potentially profound consequences.
January 2, 2020