Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

As we age, our bodies undergo a series of changes. While some are visible, others occur at the cellular level. New research has uncovered a surprising link between a common antibody and the aging ...

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 ...

A single blood protein can make aging stem cells act young again. As people age and notice changes like graying hair or reduced muscle strength, their immune system also undergoes shifts. One key ...

A Stanford Medicine study reveals the precise moments in life when biological aging accelerates—and why acting early can make ...

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 ...

Scientists are no longer just cataloging the damage that comes with age, they are starting to rewire the machinery inside ...

Scientists have created an "atlas" of ovarian aging. The atlas suggests ovaries are an untapped, rapid way to study human longevity treatments. One researcher is testing antiaging drugs on ovaries, ...

A new study shows that aging isn't a totally gradual or linear process. While the research comes with caveats, the findings could help us age more gracefully. A pathology professor who believes ...

From periods of rapid aging in our 40s and 60s to ancient brains that don’t decompose, here are some of the year’s most intriguing stories about human biology It can sometimes feel like health ...