Arthritis, heart disease, stroke — but not cancer — are strongly swayed by psychological status, study finds.
Depression, anxiety may take same toll on health as smoking and obesity
Sex chromosomes hold the secret to female longevity
Two X’s and ovaries extend life and protect mice from aging.
How to stay healthy and happy through the decades
UCLA’s Alan Castel explains the psychology of successful aging in his new book, “Better with Age.”
Adequate consumption of ‘longevity’ vitamins could prolong healthy aging
Most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that promote longevity.
Now you just need to remember to exercise!
Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function.
Cracking the sugar code: Why the ‘glycome’ is the next big thing in health and medicine
The long sugar chains covering our cells could provide answers to cancer, aging and autoimmune diseases.
Deciphering dementia’s gender gap
UC Irvine researchers win grant to explore why Alzheimer’s affects more women.
Still alive at 105
New research challenges the notion that the human lifespan has a final cutoff point.
Cognitive benefits of 'young blood' linked to brain protein in mice
Infusing old mice with the blood of younger mice leads to brain rejuvenation. UCSF researchers may now have figured out how.
Could a protein called klotho block dementia and aging?
Dena Dubal wants to stave off neurodegenerative diseases with a novel approach: blocking aging.
Curcumin improves memory and mood, new study says
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping. The compound found in turmeric has new benefits.
Cross off your to-do list
As little as 30 minutes of light activity (chores, errands) may lower mortality risk for women over 65.