New research digs into the way brain inflammation may link Alzheimer’s risk and sleep disturbance. It could help with earlier detection of the disease.

More positive social interactions is associated with a greater sense of purposefulness for older adults, researchers report.

New research finds that turtles in the wild age slowly and have long lifespans, and identifies several species that essentially don't age at all.

While past research has found that people perform worse on cognitive tasks while walking, a new study shows that might not be true for everyone.

Older adults now are more likely to have a greater number of chronic health conditions than those in previous generations, a new study shows.

What accounts for longer lifespan? According to new research a key piece of the puzzle lies in the mechanisms that regulate gene expression.

A drug that lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes also appears to reduce age-related blood vessel dysfunction, research finds.

Tests that quantify changes in dogs suspected of having cognitive decline could also be a model for Alzheimer's disease in people.

Many people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s need to do more to modify their homes or plan for services they may need if they want to age in place.

Most 18-year-olds with severe substance use disorder symptoms still had multiple symptoms as adults, researchers report. "This is a major wake-up call."