It's often said that aging is not for the faint of heart. But new evidence suggests that those who take it the hardest mentally might actually make it worse.

Aging may "erase" the epigenetic markers that control gene expression in the brain, and this may create a snowball effect.

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Geneticist Anne Brunet explores what aging really is, how lifestyle choices might influence longevity, and the promising ...

A new study found taking a daily multivitamin supplement slowed two markers of biological aging. But the study's own authors and Australian health experts are urging people to be "cautious" in ...

For older adults, a daily multivitamin may slightly slow the aging process, new research suggests. In a randomized study of 958 older adults, those who took a multivitamin daily for two years ...

A shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash — it could actually help slow down the aging process. In a large national study of more than 3,800 Americans age 70 and older, those who ...

We all know smoking raises your risk of lung cancer and a poor diet can lead to diabetes or heart disease. But there’s another powerful risk factor behind nearly every chronic disease. Simply getting ...

A study on worms led by researchers from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in the US has uncovered a previously unknown adaptation to aging that actively remodels one of the largest and most ...

Women who fret about their declining health may be speeding up their aging processes, a new study suggests. "Aging-related anxiety is not merely a psychological concern, but may leave a mark on the ...

Improvements in public health have allowed humankind to survive to older ages than ever before, but, for many people, these added golden years are not spent in good health. Aging is a natural part of ...