On this podcast, an expert dives into whether we can help our dogs live longer—and what dog research could teach humans about aging.

New research finds signs of accelerated aging in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. But they also found a surprising turn around later on.

Living in poorer neighborhoods is linked to higher risk of dementia and faster brain aging, according to new research.

Stressful days can make younger adults look and feel older, but only on days when they felt they have less control over their lives.

"Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in older adulthood. We also found that the source of protein matters.

Exercise and socializing in old age have a protective effect on a part of the brain that plays a central role in memory.

Smoking shrinks the size of your brain. Quitting smoking prevents further loss of tissue, but can't restore the brain to its original size.

Our minds wander less as we age and, when older adults do let their minds drift, they're more likely to be distracted by pleasant thoughts, research finds.

Researchers have found a link between age acceleration, or when your biological clock runs quicker than your actual age, to poorer memory.

Blocking a signaling pathway called Notch in skeletal stem cells in mice restored bone-healing ability lost during aging.