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Experts say the answer is a puzzle. It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn't your brain work the [...]

The premise is catchy, but some think it's based on faulty data. The concept is simple and alluring: There are special regions around the world -- called blue zones -- [...]

That depends on whom you ask, and what country you live in. Here's what the research suggests and how to think about it. Over the past several years, there has [...]

After decades of rising life expectancy, the increases appear to be slowing. A new study calls into question how long even the healthiest of populations can live. The oldest human [...]

Here are five other common red flags to look out for. Running red lights. Falling for scams. Shutting out friends. Memory loss is the most well-known symptom of dementia, particularly [...]

Rapamycin is typically prescribed as an immunosuppressive, but off-label users believe it can do much more. In March, Robert Berger, 69, a self-proclaimed ''better-living-through-chemistry type of person,'' started taking a [...]

Sales of NA beer, wine and spirits are soaring. What's in them and how healthy are they? Nonalcoholic beverages used to be the butt of jokes. Now, they're the fastest-growing [...]

In older adults, even mild impairment can affect the brain. But there are simple ways to reduce the harm. Adults over age 65 who experience vision loss have a nearly [...]

Experts argue the U.S. drunk-driving limit is too high. In late 2018, Utah lowered its drunk-driving limit from a B.A.C. (blood-alcohol content) of .08 to .05. A year after the [...]

Recent research, including a new study on processed meat, has suggested these foods can affect brain health. Experts are trying to understand why. People who regularly eat processed red meat, [...]

For older adults, too much or too little sleep has been tied to cognitive issues. Getting too little sleep later in life is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer's [...]

Experts weigh in on the most vexing issues and changes -- and how to deal with them. Midlife, typically defined as ages 40 to 60, is an inflection point. It's […]

Scientists are studying how to keep the ovaries working longer -- and potentially, prevent age-related diseases in the process. In March, the first lady, Jill Biden, announced a new White [...]

High temperatures can make us miserable. Research shows they also make us aggressive, impulsive and dull. In July 2016, a heat wave hit Boston, with daytime temperatures averaging 92 degrees [...]

Digging holes can be a workout and mood booster all rolled into one. Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of a trillion cicadas rang [...]

And other questions about parasites. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s disclosure that a doctor apparently found a dead worm in his brain has sparked questions about what brain parasites are, the [...]

Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain's structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases. Everyone feels lonely from time to time -- after, say, [...]

New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories. When it comes to aging, we tend to assume that cognition gets worse as we get older. Our thoughts may slow [...]

Much has been said about the ''addictive design'' of TikTok. But what is the social media site actually doing to our brains? There is very little research looking at what [...]

Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, aging experts say. Here's what that means for you. If you put a lab mouse on a diet, cutting the [...]

Q: Every three months, I give my dog a beef-flavored chew that kills any ticks that bite her. She has also been vaccinated against Lyme disease. Why don't these options [...]

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here's why, and how to reap the benefits. Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always [...]

La actividad física mejora la salud cognitiva y mental de muchas maneras. Te explicamos por qué y cómo aprovechar los beneficios al máximo. Henriette van Praag, que creció en los [...]

Los científicos buscan comprender las causas biológicas del envejecimiento con la esperanza de ofrecer herramientas para desacelerar o detener sus signos visibles y las enfermedades relacionadas con el proceso. Según [...]

La ciencia lo ha demostrado: estar enamorado puede alterar las zonas del cerebro vinculadas al deseo, el impulso, la concentración o la motivación. Un nuevo amor puede consumir nuestros pensamientos, [...]

Scientists are investigating how our biology changes as the years add up, and whether there are ways to stop it. According to some estimates, consumers spend $62 billion a year [...]

Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease are rising, especially among younger adults and women. Alcohol-related liver disease is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking -- and while it's curable [...]

This self-guided check-in will help you take stock of your emotional well-being -- and learn how to make changes. We know we should get a physical exam every year; we [...]

Las muertes por enfermedades hepáticas relacionadas con el alcohol están aumentando, sobre todo entre los adultos más jóvenes y las mujeres. Las enfermedades hepáticas relacionadas con el alcohol son la [...]

Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease are rising, especially among younger adults and women. Alcohol-related liver disease is the https://nccd.cdc.gov/DPH_ARDI/Default/Report.aspx?T=AAM&P=F1F85724-AEC5-4421-BC88-3E8899866842&R=EACE3036-77C9-4893-9F93-17A5E1FEBE01&M=7F40785C-D481-440A-970F-50EFBD21B35B&F=&D= of death from excessive drinking — and while it’s curable in [...]

La covid ya no es la misma enfermedad que desató la pandemia. Estas son las medidas que actualmente pueden protegerte. Llevamos cuatro años de pandemia y, a estas alturas, la [...]

Rest, fluids and medications are your friends. We're four years into the pandemic, and by this point, most Americans have had Covid at least once. But when the virus comes [...]

Rest, fluids and medications are your friends. We’re four years into the pandemic, and by this point, most Americans have had Covid at least once. But when the virus comes [...]

Los mayores de 65 años deben considerar conversar con sus médicos sobre su salud cerebral durante sus chequeos anuales. La madre de Mike Davis murió de la enfermedad de alzhéimer [...]

There are ways to manage symptoms and slow the progression. Cognitive decline is a frightening prospect for most people. But experts say there are ways to manage and treat it, [...]

Doctors explain the signs to look for, and how to get evaluated. Mike Davis's mother died from Alzheimer's disease in 2008. So when Mr. Davis started noticing that he was [...]

The condition is less prevalent among children than adults, but symptoms can disrupt their schoolwork and social lives. A large analysis published Wednesday in the journal Pediatrics underscores the toll [...]

The condition is less prevalent among children than adults, but symptoms can disrupt their schoolwork and social lives. A large analysis published Wednesday in the journal https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2023-062570/196606/Postacute-Sequelae-of-SARS-CoV-2-in-Children underscores the toll [...]

There are ways to manage symptoms and slow the progression. Cognitive decline is a frightening prospect for most people. But experts say there are ways to manage and treat it, [...]

New research suggests a daily vitamin can improve cognition. But that doesn't mean everyone should take one. A new study reported that adults 60 and older who took a daily [...]

Research suggests that bilingual people enjoy some cognitive benefits later in life, but it probably requires more than a few Spanish lessons in your 60s. My father decided to start [...]

New research suggests a daily vitamin can improve cognition. But that doesn’t mean everyone should take one. A new https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.011 reported that adults 60 and older who took a daily [...]

Ignore the hyperbaric chambers and infrared light: These are the evidence-backed secrets to aging well. Humans have searched for the secret to immortality for thousands of years. For some people [...]

These simple and proven strategies will help you manage stress and find meaning in the new year. Since the height of the pandemic, there has been a cultural shift in [...]

New tests promise to tell you if you have the cells of a 30-year-old or a 60-year-old. Here's what to know about them. If you've ever been to a high [...]

Genes and the environment you grew up in both play a role, but they’re no guarantee you’ll struggle with alcoholism yourself. Alcohol was a big part of family life for [...]

Is it sulfites, tannins or another culprit? Here's what the research says about the migraines some people get with a glass of merlot. People have been complaining about wine headaches [...]

Las investigaciones muestran que, cuando las personas duermen poco, sufren efectos adversos como problemas de atención, memoria, toma de decisiones e irritabilidad. La mayoría de nosotros sabemos que, junto con [...]

You'll need to adjust for your shortcomings (and take a well-timed nap). Most of us know that good sleep is a pillar of good health, on par with exercise and [...]