You've probably heard the expression that "you're only as old as you feel." However, there's more to a healthy and happy retirement than willpower and positive thinking, according to a recent study.

It is not just a habit or a lifestyle choice; experts confirm that shifting sleep patterns are driven by biological changes in your brain and eyes that alter your internal clock.

The protective proteins in our bodies aren’t just great for fending off infection—they could also fight the effects of getting older. Normally, antibodies are protective proteins produced by our ...

Ever wonder why you just can't seem to sleep in anymore? Experts reveal the real reason why this happens as we age.

The human gut renews itself faster than any other tissue: every few days, new cells are created from specialized stem cells. However, as we get older, epigenetic changes build up in these stem cells.

Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans. Taking vitamin D or ...

Increased exposure to extreme heat may be speeding up the aging process in older adults, a new study has found. The bodies of Americans who reside in neighborhoods with more frequent hot days are ...

The Small Daily Choices That Quietly Shape Your Skin Most signs of aging don’t appear overnight. They build slowly, quietly, ...

This is the final installment of a three-part series on aging and disabilities. In the United States during the 1970s, a movement began that was labeled the “Independent Living Movement.” As this name ...

Why don't all people in a particular age group (50s, 60s, etc.) look the same? One 45-year-old looks like they're not a day after 30, while another looks like their mother's twin sister. The ...

New research seems to confirm what many people feel – that the aging process accelerates around 50. From that age on, tissues and organs begin a rapid deterioration, according to a study published ...