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
Aging
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
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
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
Is Moscow the world’s friendliest city for older people?
The Moscow Longevity Project has 130,000 members and a long list of activities
July 10, 2019
The amount of time older Americans spend in front of screens has skyrocketed
Perhaps a tech intervention is in order
July 8, 2019
Welcome to the women’s pro-age revolution
We can choose to be relevant and visible rather than to quietly disappear
June 28, 2019
City parks in the US primarily cater to young people. This needs to change
Few older Americans take advantage of public parks. The amenities might be to blame
June 22, 2019
Want to fight off aging? Try mouse blood … or maybe just pomegranates
Studies show that remedies certainly do turn up in some random places
June 19, 2019
Why your perception of ‘old’ changes as you age
Yes, we are mortal, but we’re not quite believing it
June 18, 2019
Why so many older Americans rate their health as good or even excellent
Most seniors report feeling distinctly positive about their health, often despite chronic conditions
June 14, 2019
Can science slow down our biological clocks?
The long and short of cellular lifespans: some cells are in it for the long haul
June 10, 2019
The truth behind testosterone boosters
What they can (and can't) do for you—in and out of the bedroom
June 10, 2019