Can research into a rare, accelerated aging disease and "zombie cells" teach us something about the normal aging process? Did you know that a small molecule called NAD + plays a critical role in our ...

You may have heard of NAD plus supplements on social media recently. They're currently seeing a rise in popularity thanks to claims that they can "reverse" the aging process. But how true is that? NAD ...

While chronological age is easily measured, it fails to capture the complex biological processes that determine the rate of aging. A new proteomic aging clock may predict biological age, mortality ...

Dear Carol: I’m 84 years old and as a past caregiver, I appreciate how you balance the legitimate concerns of caregivers with respect and compassion for the aging process. I don’t claim to be as ...

A decline in brain function interfering with daily living isn’t a normal part of aging. Dementia is on the rise, more than ...

Age-related changes in cells are synchronized across organs, suggesting common molecular signals that could be targeted with drugs. As we age with each passing year, we become more susceptible to ...

Nobody enjoys growing older (though it certainly beats the alternative). As we age, our bodies change in a multitude of different ways. Along with graying hair and wrinkles, there is also a general ...

You walk into a room and forget why you came there. You can’t remember where you put your keys five minutes ago. You struggle to recall the name of someone you’ve known for years. Everyone around you ...