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For his new book, “Healthy to 100,” longevity researcher Ken Stern wanted to answer a question that nagged him: Why do so ...

"Aging is inevitable as death and taxes but the rate we change varies a lot between individuals," Dr. Kuchel said.

While many younger generations of people like Gen Zers and millennials are committed to detaching themselves from their parents’ identities, from their routines, to the values they gold, and the ...

Living to see 100 is a major feat that has a common thread. Recent studies of centenarians – people who are in their 100s – have found that they suffer from fewer diseases overall, develop them more ...

For years, studies have shown that creatine supplements can help younger athletes build stronger muscles. Now, scientists are asking whether older adults at risk of age-related muscle loss could ...

America's population of seniors is expected to surge by 40% over the next 25 years — a shift that could spark a crisis of aging, as most people remain unprepared for longer lives, according to new ...

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