Proteins called Yamanaka factors returned old human cells to a more youthful vigorous state. The proteins worked in a similar way with aging mouse muscles.

Understanding more about how a system that protects brain cells affects sleep could reveal a connection between sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

Toxic masculinity can keep you from bonding with others and make you more socially isolated as you age. That's bad for your health.

A new study digs into aging and brain changes in people with neurodegenerative diseases like MS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.

A new study shows that the effects of aging appear in the brain can appear in your 40s. Cutting carbohydrates may protect you, though.

Using a hearing aid could help people ward off cognitive decline or even help them improve their thinking, researchers find.

An optimistic partner may stave off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive decline as you grow old together.

"Women should be made aware that their cardiovascular health is likely to worsen as they go through menopause."

Fewer than one-third of caregivers say health care workers regularly ask if they need support. "It's a potential point of intervention for improving care."

The size of the brain's hippocampus doesn't always matter for memory in older adults. New research clarifies why.