Health and climate change researchers explain the risks and why older adults, even those in northern states, need to pay attention.
Health and climate change researchers explain the risks and why older adults, even those in northern states, need to pay attention.
The US population is getting older, and temperatures are rising. It can be a lethal combination, as three health and climate change researchers explain.
Aging is a culmination of factors spanning from your cells to your environment. A number of interconnected processes determine how quickly your body is able to repair and recover from damage.
When fruit flies see other dead fruit flies, their life spans are cut short. Other species also undergo analogous physiological changes when seeing their dead.
Lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet and sleep can lower the ‘biological age’ of your cells and tissues and reduce age-related physical decline.
The program’s expenses are rising rapidly as baby boomers retire and health care costs grow.
Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.
People don’t all age at the same rate. Untangling the factors that influence health and disease – such as epigenetics, demographics and behavior – could lead to better care for those who need it most.
If you want to use an exoskeleton to improve balance, a study finds that superhuman reflexes can help you stay upright.
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