Infections accelerate aging by damaging cells and organs. Preventing them with vaccines, hand hygiene, masks, and clean air ...

The visible effects of ageing on our body are in part linked to invisible changes in gene activity. The epigenetic process of DNA methylation — the addition or removal of tags called methyl groups — ...

A new study shows some of the strongest evidence yet that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can improve our brains — and reduce decline — as we age. A study shows evidence that diet, exercise ...

Discover proprioception, your body's hidden sixth sense that guides movement and balance subconsciously. As we age, this ...

Sugar might give us that quick boost of energy, but over time, its effects on the body aren’t quite as sweet. As we get older, our metabolism slows, and the way our bodies handle sugar begins to ...

Aging is the process of getting older. In biology, aging refers to how, over time, the cells in our bodies wear out or get damaged. They no longer work as well as they used to. Some visible signs of ...

As we get older, our social circles tend to get smaller. Friends move away, our priorities shift to work and family, and our social life often takes a backseat. It's not just that life gets busier.