Aging
Medical students who spend a year with seniors rethink aging, Jerusalem study finds
Ageism is prejudice directed toward someone based on their age, particularly older people, and it persists among clinicians and medical students, undermining empathy and care quality.
'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review
New Israeli, US research shows that learning doesn't have to slow down because of human aging
Start-ups in Jerusalem: Longevity firms bloom in Israel’s ancient capital
50% of the world will have a mental health disorder by age 75 - study
The researchers also found mental health disorders typically first emerge in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood.
Louise Levy, ‘supercentenarian’ subject of longevity study among Ashkenazi Jews, dies at 112
The Longevity Genes Project aims to explore the “good” genes that allow people to live well into the triple digits.
McConnell, Biden lapses highlight advanced age of US leaders
Many members of the US Congress are older than President Biden. Are they still suitable?
Can hunger slow down the aging process? - study
Flies that had been put on a low BCAA diet enjoyed the life extending benefits while still consuming more overall calories and protein.
Harvard scientists claim to discover chemical cocktail that slows aging
After years of research, Harvard researchers uncovered chemical cocktails to slow aging, paving the way for a "fountain of youth."
AMP biosynthesis is the key to longevity and metabolic health in vertebrates - study
A new study of metabolic health in vertebrates could be the key to improved health and extended lifespans in humans.
An 'eternal life' pill may be closer than ever thanks to new research
Could genes from a jellyfish-like marine animal lead to the ultimate anti-aging treatment?
How old should the President of the United States be? – survey
The survey found that the age of the participant dramatically impacted their opinion of what the optimum age for the president should be.
Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents
A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.
Can your jaw structure predict if you'll shrink as you age? - study
The researchers looked for a relationship between general bone health, cortical erosion, meaning loss of the outer layer of the bone, and trabecular sparseness in the jawbones.