This new vocabulary word around healthy aging could literally be the difference between life and death.

Geneticist Anne Brunet explores what aging really is, how lifestyle choices might influence longevity, and the promising frontiers of aging research. Aging is a process that affects us all. But how ...

Imagine waking up every day with more energy, a sharper mind, and the knowledge that you’re doing everything possible to stave off illness and thrive well into old age. This isn’t a futuristic fantasy ...

Weizmann Institute study finds genetics may account for about 50 percent of human lifespan, more than double previous estimates.

Aging isn't just about the years in your life, but the life in your years. And to have more "life" in your years, you'll need to maintain your health status. This is known as "healthspan," or the ...

Geroscience examines the underlying biology of aging to delay chronic diseases and extend the healthy years of human life.

Longevity has become one of the defining cultural fixations of our time. Biohackers are tracking every heartbeat, billionaires are sequencing their genomes and wellness influencers are touting the ...

Most of us have health goals, whether it’s to get in more steps, meditate more often, or master the army-style push-up. What about longevity? Who doesn’t want to extend their lifespan and health span?

They aren’t exactly glamorous, but naked mole rats have genes that could mean feeling younger and living longer.