The mitochondria, perhaps better known as the powerhouses of cells, are emerging as a possible factor in the pains of aging.

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Investigating sex-specific factors could lead to more targeted therapies and better understanding of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.

People think of blood pressure and cholesterol level as what's really going to measure their health, and they ignore the fact that actually the relationships in your life shape your health as well,” ...

Discover how emerging epigenetic clock models are reshaping our understanding of ovarian aging and revealing both the promise and current limits of predicting fertility outcomes through biological age ...

A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

Concerns about getting older and fears surrounding declining health may be connected to measurable biological changes ...

A new analysis argues that this daily work of processing and cooking food helped reshape human bodies and social life. It explores how fire, tools, and cooperation driven by women changed humans’ ...

Getting older might seem like a slow, gradual process – but research suggests that this is not always the case.

Women who are anxious about their declining health may be causing their cells to deteriorate more quickly, new research shows.

New research shows anxiety about aging - especially health-related worries - may be linked to faster biological aging at the cellular level.