Nation New IOP poll finds younger voters unenthusiastic on Biden-Trump rematch Fewer feeling bullish on casting ballots, a potentially worrisome sign for Democrats, who benefited from 2020 surge
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Extending lives of old mice by connecting vessels to young ones Experiment led by Med School professor allows animals to live 6-9 percent longer, lower biological age Health| DateAugust 8, 2023November 8, 2023
The promising weirdness of biological age It sounds fixed but it's not, say researchers who studied three triggers of severe physiological stress: pregnancy, COVID, surgery Health| DateApril 24, 2023November 8, 2023
Longevity analysis identifies 8 key social factors Study of older adults highlights importance of non-medical conditions, lead author says; research-based survey available online Health| DateFebruary 9, 2023February 15, 2023
The gap between our teeth More older Americans are losing theirs. Medicare doesn’t cover dental. Not a coincidence. Health| DateFebruary 8, 2023November 8, 2023
Has first person to live to be 150 been born? Genetics professor outlines recent research on altering molecules that turn DNA on, off, reset cellular aging of body Health| DateJanuary 30, 2023November 8, 2023
Fresh insights into inflammation, aging brains Harvard scientists’ research on mice suggests chain reaction may be involved Science| DateJanuary 17, 2023
Optimism lengthens life, study finds Women who reported positive outlook were likelier to live past 90, regardless of race Health| DateJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022
Chess is more than a game for researcher focused on brain health Chan School’s David Canning will mine federation’s database and track cognitive performance of 200 players Health| DateNovember 12, 2021November 8, 2023
No one outruns death, but hunter-gatherers come closest Keep moving as you get older, says evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman, comparing tribal 'healthspans' with outcomes of sedentary Americans Science| DateOctober 14, 2021November 8, 2023
Aging matters Sneha Dutta, Ph.D. ’21, wants to understand why individuals age differently and if there’s a way to counter old age’s harmful effects Campus| DateMay 26, 2021November 8, 2023
Why do we get so picky about friendship late in life? Ask the chimps New study shows nonhuman animals get selective socializing during aging Science| DateOctober 22, 2020November 8, 2023
Sleep test predicts dementia in older adults Measurements of brain activity during sleep reveal signs of accelerated brain aging Health| DateSeptember 28, 2020November 8, 2023
On the clock Machine learning models predict how much time aging mice have left Science| DateSeptember 15, 2020November 8, 2023
A push to aid healthy aging Medical School's Inouye outlines Grand Challenge contest to fund innovations in field Health| DateNovember 20, 2019November 8, 2023
Aging population increases energy use Novel analytical method highlights potential challenge in a warming world Health| DateJune 6, 2019November 8, 2023
Longevity and anti-aging research: ‘Prime time for an impact on the globe’ HMS’s Sinclair discusses new nonprofit academy for work on extending the human lifespan Health| DateMarch 8, 2019November 8, 2023
The science, business of aging Symposium brings spheres together to lend insights to action for elderly Health| DateFebruary 6, 2019November 8, 2023
New clues to Alzheimer’s disease McLean researchers detect dysfunction in cells’ energy production in late-onset patients Health| DateNovember 30, 2017November 30, 2017
Older, heavier, more at risk Study finds weight gain in early, middle adulthood may increase health problems Health| DateJuly 18, 2017November 8, 2023
To age better, eat better Much of life is beyond our control, but dining smartly can help us live healthier, longer Health| DateMay 3, 2017November 8, 2023
The balance in healthy aging To grow old well requires minimizing accidents, such as falling, as well as ailments Health| DateApril 25, 2017November 8, 2023
How old can we get? It might be written in stem cells No clock, no crystal ball, but lots of excitement — and ambition — among Harvard scientists Health| DateApril 18, 2017November 8, 2023
Good genes are nice, but joy is better Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier Health| DateApril 11, 2017November 8, 2023
Critical step found in DNA repair, cellular aging Experiments in mice suggest way to thwart DNA damage from aging, radiation Health| DateMarch 23, 2017November 8, 2023
Medical hope on horizon Stem cell science aids therapies for diabetes, ALS, other diseases, HUBweek panelists say Health| DateOctober 6, 2016March 7, 2019
Changes in memory tied to menopausal status Memory changes may occur in women decades earlier than previously thought Health| DateSeptember 27, 2016September 27, 2016
No rest for the graying Retirement isn’t what it used to be, panelists stress Science| DateFebruary 12, 2016
Perception of food consumption overrides reality Research suggests anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction without the restriction Health| DateFebruary 26, 2015
Using weights to target belly fat Study shows aerobics fights pounds, but weight training trims the waist Health| DateDecember 22, 2014March 6, 2019
Mediterranean diet has marked impact on aging First study to link women, Mediterranean diet, and biomarkers of aging Health| DateDecember 2, 2014
