Want to live better for longer? Korean biochemists say knowing about these little-known factors could make a big difference.

If you’ve been wondering why your body started feeling different after hitting the big 5-0, science finally has some answers. Groundbreaking research reveals that age 50 isn’t just a psychological ...

Cutting calories has long been linked to longer life in lab animals, but scientists are now tracing that effect down to the level of muscle proteins. Instead of simply shrinking our bodies, modest ...

When does aging really shift into overdrive? A new study suggests it may be sooner than you think. Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied proteins in tissue taken from about 70 people ...

Are you over the hill? A shocking new study has pinpointed the exact window when the human aging process begins to accelerate — and it happens well before you reach senior status. Researchers found ...

When does aging really shift into overdrive? A new study suggests it may be sooner than you think. Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied proteins in tissue taken from about 70 people ...

Infections accelerate aging by damaging cells and organs. Preventing them with vaccines, hand hygiene, masks, and clean air ...

The body goes through many changes as a person ages. As people reach age 60 and beyond, they may notice changes to their joints, muscles, skin, and more. People may wonder what changes to expect as ...

New research suggests that exercise may not just make us feel younger—it could actually slow or even reverse the body’s molecular clock. By looking at DNA markers of aging, scientists found that ...

Past studies show that human aging doesn’t necessarily happen at the same pace throughout our life. There is still much to discover about the aging process, especially when it comes to how it impacts ...

Physical exercise represents one of the most powerful tools for maintaining youthful vitality, energy, and appearance throughout life. However, certain exercise approaches and fitness mistakes can ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. At this very moment, some parts of you may be ...