The declining birth rate has been a major topic of discussion, with governments all over the world trying to find ways to reverse it. There is a constantly evolving discussion about the causes of the ...

These over-50 champs—and a growing body of research—show what we gain by staying active later in life. Nora Langdon, 82, started powerlifting in her 60s and quickly got hooked. Over the past two ...

Good health is a foundation of aging well and retiring happily. Do you know what habits will support your long-term health? Let's see what you know! And don't worry if you miss an answer; you can ...

ABC News’ Will Reeve tries on a suit from the MIT AgeLab that replicates the effects aging can have on senses with the goal of improving the quality of life of the elderly and their caregivers. Jane ...

The U.S. saw a significant increase in birth rates from 1946 to 1964, known as the baby boomer generation. Since then, the fertility rate has declined significantly, especially during the past two ...

Our bodies do not age at a uniform rate. The speed at which one organ ages can differ greatly from another due to a range of lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors. Conventional tests provide a ...

Animal studies say rapamycin can slow aging – but does it work in humans? A new review finds the evidence for the off-label, low-dose use of the drug in healthy adults is thin, inconsistent, and far ...

At age 6, Alique Topalian developed an immunoglobulin deficiency that made it harder to fight infections. At age 7, she was diagnosed with learning disabilities. By age 12, she had developed high ...

Your body's blood-making stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), are like factory managers who work best when calm and rested. But when stress hits, like infection or injury, they spring into ...

New research reveals lymphoma can directly accelerate aging in the immune system and vital organs, independent of treatments like chemotherapy. The changes, sometimes reversible, highlight a hidden ...

Why do our playlists shrink as we age, even as algorithms flood us with endless new music? A new study tracks listening habits across decades and shows how our tastes evolve—and how streaming ...