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Juan López García just demolished an 80+ age group world record by nearly 49 minutes, and scientists discovered his body works like someone decades younger. The best part? He didn't start competitive running until age 70.
An 82-year-old woman in rural Kenya runs 5 kilometers three times weekly with 80 other seniors aged 60 to 100, proving age is just a number. Their self-funded athletics group is transforming health and challenging stereotypes across Meru County.
Giuseppe Damato didn't start running until age 73 after a cycling accident, but now at 90, he's shattering world records. Last week in Italy, he broke both the marathon and half-marathon records for his age group, taking nearly 90 minutes off one mark and 50 minutes off the other.
New research reveals the safest ages for children to start running with their parents, offering families a science-backed roadmap to build healthy habits together. The guidelines help parents avoid common pitfalls while making exercise fun for kids of all ages.
MIT researchers developed a running shoe that customizes itself to your unique running style through a clever physics trick. The shoe gets more comfortable with every step you take, bringing elite athlete performance to everyone.
After two years unable to run due to severe injuries, 61-year-old Mohammed El Yamani just broke the world record for his age group with a stunning 2:28:28 marathon. His comeback proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
New research proves running doesn't cause knee arthritis, and inspiring women in their 70s and 80s are living proof that you can lace up at any age. The old "running ruins your knees" warning? Doctors say it's time to retire that myth.
Bollywood actor Parmeet Sethi just proved age is no barrier to fitness by completing his first 5-kilometer run at 59 years old. Doctors say his success shows what's possible when older adults train gradually and safely.
A retired bank manager laced up running shoes for the first time at age 91 and has since completed nearly 300 races, won five Asian championship gold medals, and inspired thousands to get moving. N S Dattatreya proves it's never too late to start something extraordinary.
When a doctor warned 56-year-old Sushila Thapa she'd need knee replacement surgery, she laced up running shoes instead. Today, she and her husband Tara run daily marathons, proving it's never too late to reclaim your health.
A team of age-group swimmers broke five world records in just two and a half hours, proving age is just a number. Three athletes competed in all five record-breaking relays while one swimmer added three individual world records to the historic day.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
A new United Nations report reveals how shifting the narrative around aging could unlock trillion-dollar economic opportunities and improve wellbeing for millions. The way we talk about getting older shapes everything from public policy to how people view their own futures.
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 61 home runs this season, potentially becoming the first player ever to reach 60+ homers twice without performance-enhancing drugs. The 34-year-old slugger continues building a case as one of baseball's all-time greatest hitters.
Juan López García started running at 66 and now holds world records with the aerobic fitness of someone six decades younger. Scientists studying the Spanish ultramarathoner say his transformation proves healthy aging might be more within our control than we thought.
People who enjoy museums, concerts, and reading may be aging more slowly at a biological level. Scientists found that weekly arts activities slow aging at the same rate as regular exercise.
Scientists discovered that restoring a declining brain protein called Menin reversed memory loss, bone thinning, and inflammation in aging mice. A simple amino acid supplement also improved brain function, offering new hope for treating age-related decline.
Over 50 leading researchers worldwide just published a groundbreaking vision for aging science that focuses on keeping people healthier longer, not just living more years. The shift from studying "how long" to "how well" people age could transform how we approach health throughout our lives.
When Sue and Tony both faced cancer diagnoses in 2025, their local running groups became lifelines. Their communities didn't just keep them moving—they kept them hopeful.
A groundbreaking study shows that taking a daily multivitamin for two years slowed biological aging by about four months in older adults. The effect was even stronger in people whose bodies were aging faster than their actual age.
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