Ageing

A new poll surveyed older Americans on several aspects of well-being.

There is an upside to aging: Older Americans tend to be happier, according to a new poll.

The system in your body that helps you keep your balance goes downhill after age 40, a new study finds.

You may get better at creative problem solving as you age, new research suggests.

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.

Much as people adopt reading glasses as they grow older, aging bonobos also show signs of developing difficulty in seeing close-up.

The labels on prescription testosterone will now carry a new warning about the serious health risks that have been linked with abuse of these products.

New data strongly suggest that the maximum duration of life is limited, and may have already been reached, researchers say.

Four cloned sheep that are genetically identical to Dolly, the first cloned mammal, are still healthy even in old age, a new study found.

For women, menopause is a natural part of getting older, but it may also speed up the aging process, a new study finds.