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Ancient hunter-gatherers crossed 85 kilometers of open Mediterranean Sea to reach Malta 8,500 years ago, over 1,000 years earlier than previously known. The discovery is rewriting what we thought Stone Age peoples could accomplish.
Scientists in Sweden discovered a 7,000-year-old child's grave containing traces of a deerskin outfit and a woodpecker feather headdress. A new technique reveals how ancient communities honored their loved ones with elaborate, colorful burial ceremonies.
Scientists discovered a complete Stone Age hunter's toolkit perfectly preserved for 30,000 years in the Czech Republic. The rare find offers an intimate glimpse into how one person survived the Ice Age.
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.
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.
Researchers discovered biological aging markers shared by humans, mice, rats, and monkeys, opening doors to treatments that could extend human lifespan. The team built a free online tool so scientists worldwide can test anti-aging therapies faster.
Aging cells once thought to be harmful may actually protect your body, leading to smarter anti-aging treatments. Researchers are now developing precision therapies that target only the bad cells while keeping the helpful ones alive.
A stone someone thought was just an old barn foundation turned out to be a Bronze Age factory for crafting spearheads. The 3,000-year-old discovery reveals surprising connections across ancient Europe.
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.
Ancient humans in China crafted sophisticated stone tools during a brutal ice age, proving creativity thrives under pressure. The discovery rewrites what we thought we knew about early human innovation.
Construction workers digging 26 feet below a German city discovered a mysterious Iron Age structure that archaeologists never expected to find. The remarkably preserved timber and stone building is rewriting what experts know about ancient settlements along the Main River.
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.
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.
Researchers discovered that cells actively remodel themselves as we age, opening new possibilities for preventing age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and diabetes. This breakthrough reveals a previously unknown piece of the aging puzzle that could help us all stay healthier longer.
Researchers have discovered that RNA molecules in sperm change as men age, potentially explaining why older fathers face higher health risks for their children. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to improve fertility outcomes for aging men.
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.
Visiting museums and engaging with the arts could slow your biological aging just as much as hitting the gym, according to groundbreaking new research. Scientists found that both how often and how many ways people enjoy cultural activities actually impact aging at the molecular level.
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.
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