When I was a child, I thought people in their 50s and 60s were old. My perception of old age has shifted considerably now that I’m closing in on my mid-50s; that’s not so old, after all!

Her bestselling book "Elderhood" is about redefining old age. "I honestly think anybody who's lived past their 40s knows age matters," she said. "Your body changes, your brain changes. What I ...

I have been feeling the same age probably since I was in my 40s and 50s, with the difference being that I'm now retired and an 68-year-old empty nester, which back in the day would sound very old.

In the meantime, billions are going to die—some from disease, some in freak accidents, and a substantial number from what we generally call “old age.” That last sounds like a pleasant way to ...

To stave off old age, people slather on wrinkle cream, pop supplements, and lift weights, among other interventions. Though aging is often portrayed as a problem to fix, it’s more modifiable ...