Browsing: Aging

When Raghav Sehgal arrived at Yale as a graduate student several years ago, he wanted to explore the use of powerful computer science tools in cancer research. With an engineering background and a computational biology startup already under his belt, he was well prepared

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating for healthy aging, but there is plenty of evidence in favor of dietary patterns focused on plant-based, less-processed foods Chan School of Public Health’s Marta Guasch-Ferré and other researchers quoted in an August 12 MarthaStewart.com article

In conversations about healthy aging, our lungs are often overlooked, with other body systems being prioritized. This blind spot can pave the way for the development and worsening of debilitating respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To plan for a healthy future, lungs must become part of the aging conversation

Vegan dietary plans have gained popularity in recent years, with an increasing number of people opting to reduce or eliminate animal products from their diets. Concerns about animal welfare, the environmental impact of food production, and the potential health benefits likely influence this growing adoption

Aging is unavoidable, but some people age at a faster rate than others. The term biological age refers to the age of someone’s cells, rather than how long it has been since someone was born, which is their chronological age

ST. PAUL — As more Americans reach older adulthood, the importance of supporting lifelong health and wellbeing continues to grow. Each September, Healthy Aging Month shines a spotlight on the opportunities that come with aging and encourages people to take steps toward a vibrant, fulfilling life. Healthy aging recognizes the value of nurturing physical, emotional,…

In December 2025, the Division of Aging Biology, National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in collaboration with staff from other NIA divisions, NIH institutes and the Veterans Health Administration, convened a workshop to explore the mechanistic bases and health effects of sex differences across tissues and ages. Novel research…

There’s a big space between being cognitively healthy and having dementia, and it’s a space many of us will enter as we age. After all, just like our bodies, our minds are going to show some wear and tear after decades of use. Keeping up an exercise regimen can help gird our bodies against physical…

Regular exercise may do more than strengthen the body. New research from Victoria University (VU) adds to evidence that physical activity could also play an important role in protecting the brain from age-related decline, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

People age at different speeds. Two bodies born the same year can wear down at very different rates