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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.
Scientists studying long-lived families discovered a rare genetic mutation that appears to tame inflammation while still fighting infections, potentially unlocking years of extra healthy living. The breakthrough could reveal why some families stay disease-free well into old age.
A prestigious grant is funding groundbreaking research into why some people stay sharp and healthy into old age while others become frail. MIT scientist Alison Ringel will investigate whether our immune system's T cells hold the key to extending healthy years of life.
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.
New research reveals that purpose and connection matter just as much as diet and exercise for healthy aging. Even with health conditions, 70% of seniors surveyed say they're thriving.
Scientists are discovering that the secret to healthy aging might be hiding in your gut. New research shows that maintaining a youthful microbiome through diet and exercise could help you live longer and age better.
Researchers discovered shared genetic patterns of aging in humans, mice, rats, and monkeys that could predict lifespan and help develop treatments to extend healthy years. The breakthrough offers hope for tackling age-related diseases like dementia and heart disease.
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.
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.
Nearly 10,000 people who've been studied since before they were born are now turning 60, giving scientists an unprecedented window into what creates a healthy life. The Northern Finland Birth Cohort is combining six decades of health data with cutting-edge digital tools to unlock the secrets of aging well.
Scientists are testing whether high-intensity workouts combined with anti-inflammatory medications could help people stay healthy longer. The groundbreaking study enrolls adults 65 to 80 in a program designed to fight the chronic inflammation that fuels age-related disease.
Scientists discovered that a common diabetes medication protects aging kidneys by keeping blood vessels healthy and reducing inflammation. The breakthrough came from studying tiny fish that age in just months, letting researchers witness decades of organ aging in weeks.
A USC study of 3,800 older adults found that the shingles vaccine doesn't just prevent disease—it may actually slow biological aging. Vaccinated seniors showed lower inflammation and younger biological profiles than unvaccinated peers.
Emma Maria Mazzenga from Italy shows the incredible potential of healthy aging at 92 with fitness levels matching those of people decades younger. Her inspiring example offers hope for what's possible when we prioritize movement and wellness throughout our lives. ---
Your next visit to a museum or concert might do more than feed your soul—it could actually turn back your biological clock. A new study shows cultural activities like gallery visits and theater outings slow aging at a cellular level, matching the benefits of regular workouts.
Scientists at Harvard are uncovering real ways to help people stay healthier as they age, from intermittent fasting to social connection. The research could transform how we experience our later years.
Scientists discovered that keeping consistent daily patterns of rest and activity might help you age more slowly at a biological level. The research suggests that getting the same amount of rest each day without interruption could be as important as how much rest you get.
Three Brazilian sisters who have lived to a combined age of 316 just became the world's oldest living trio of siblings. Scientists believe their DNA could reveal why some people stay healthy past 100.
A scientist left her dream job to run the world's biggest competition to find real treatments that keep older adults strong, sharp, and healthy. Ten teams are now racing to prove their therapies work in yearlong clinical trials.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo discovered that boosting a single inflammation-fighting protein helped elderly mice become stronger, more energetic, and develop healthier bones. The breakthrough could eventually lead to treatments helping people stay independent and healthy well into their 90s.
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