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How Well Are You Aging? This Blood Test May Tell You
By Sara G. Miller published
Age is just a number, but aging may be better defined by a change in the patterns of chemicals found in our blood.
Aging May Be Reversible: Researchers Rejuvenate Older Mice
By Rachael Rettner published
Scientists have found a way to turn back the clock on cells, and mice given the treatment looked younger and had a longer lifespan.
Older But Wiser: Why Risky Behavior Declines with Age
By Christopher Wanjek published
Researchers find that a decrease in gray matter in aging brains could explain why older people take fewer risks than younger people.
Best & Worst States for Older Adults' Well-Being: The Full List
By Live Science Staff published
A new poll surveyed older Americans on several aspects of well-being.
Golden Years: Americans Get Happier in Older Age
By Rachael Rettner published
There is an upside to aging: Older Americans tend to be happier, according to a new poll.
Why Your Balance Gets Worse After 40
By Rachael Rettner published
The system in your body that helps you keep your balance goes downhill after age 40, a new study finds.
Why Your Problem-Solving Skills May Sharpen with Age
By Stephanie Bucklin published
You may get better at creative problem solving as you age, new research suggests.
Why Tall Women Should Eat Their Vegetables
By Sara G. Miller published
Taller women are more likely to have physical or mental health problems by the time they reach their mid-70s than their shorter counterparts, a new study finds.
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