Optimism can increase your lifespan, according to new research
Always look on the bright side of life.
3 days ago
Aging
There are 6 types of reminiscing — but only 3 are good for you
Just remembering and telling stories doesn’t necessarily confer any benefits, and in some cases can even do harm.
November 11, 2019
What we need is a “50 Over 50” list
The young don’t need another angel urging them on. I do.
November 4, 2019
Life after 60: The 10 most important things you should know
Just remember the bumper sticker: "Getting old is mandatory. Acting old is optional."
November 2, 2019
Defining Millennials, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Z: The cutoff years for each generation
And don't forget Xennials, Generation Alpha or Generation Jones.
October 24, 2019
How your online language gives away your age
When it comes to online communication, different generations use language quite differently.
October 23, 2019
10 tech startups focused on improving life for older Americans
Baby Boomers have immense buying power, and Silicon Valley is taking notice.
October 18, 2019
How to tell when a bruise is normal, and when it’s a warning sign
Bruises are common, especially in older people. But sometimes a bruise is a sign of something more.
October 8, 2019
Women who give birth later in life may live longer
Not only are you likely to live longer, but your children may be as well.
October 8, 2019
Can learning new dance moves help stave off age-related decline?
Research shows that not only can dancing be fun, it may also reverse signs of aging in the brain.
October 2, 2019
The most common weather-related causes of death across the U.S.
Extreme temperature is the biggest killer of the past 20 years
September 20, 2019
Hospitals need to better accommodate older patients — here are 5 areas to improve
Hospitals were not designed for older adults.
September 12, 2019
One important skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Our ability to produce and comprehend language is well preserved into older adulthood.
September 5, 2019
Why are your aging parents so stubborn? Researchers think they have the answer
Where parents see independence, their children see risk.
September 4, 2019
Saw-wielding woman breaks into Texas Botox clinic to steal anti-aging products
She can be seen yanking on the locked door unsuccessfully, then returning with a battery-powered saw.
August 29, 2019
When I turned 60, I started taking risks
Getting older often means taking fewer risks. It absolutely shouldn’t.
August 22, 2019
What is adulthood? That depends on who you ask
Boomers, millennials, and Gen Z see things differently
August 20, 2019
Skin aging varies with ethnicity, researchers report
But one thing stays the same across race and ethnicity: sun damage
July 30, 2019
FaceApp: Younger people go wild for looking old. But is it ageist?
Why has aging become such a trend?
July 18, 2019
Artificial intelligence could be key to helping you live longer and healthier
By computing masses of data about the health of your cells, computers can figure out your real biological age
July 12, 2019