This metabolic brain boost revives memory in Alzheimer’s mice
An experimental cancer drug that helps the brain turn glucose into energy was able to reverse memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
Aging
Rapamycin may slow aging. Here's one way the drug will be tested
Longevity researchers are taking a generic drug they think may help extend people's lives. Now a dentist is testing if rapamycin stops gum disease — a canary in the coal mine for age-related diseases.
More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive
A center started by Wallis Annenberg in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles is creating a sense of community for older people who aim to keep learning and growing as they age.
People with HIV are aging, and the challenges are piling up
Advances in medicine mean more people are living longer with HIV. But aging with HIV comes with increased health risks, and this growing population needs specialized care that's hard to find.
More than 200 million seniors face extreme heat risks in coming decades, study finds
A new study warns that millions of people around the world who are 69 years or older will be at risk of dying in heat waves by 2050.
Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds
A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.
Got brothers or sisters? Warm sibling bonds help boost happiness as you age
Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression.
A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.
Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
PHOTOS: What it's like to be 72 — the faces (and wisdom) behind the age
We live in a rapidly aging world. A new global photography project captures the lives behind the statistics by documenting the lives of 72-year-olds — the world's median life expectancy today.