2030 is going to be an interesting year in the United States. The start of the 30s will mark a turning point for demographics in the US, particularly for the elderly population, according to the US ...

The study of ageing has shifted from a niche pursuit to a major area of research. Over the past two decades, scientists have flooded the field, determined to unlock the secret to a longer, healthier ...

Older New Yorkers desire and deserve to remain in the homes and communities where they have lived and raised families. And yet we are failing to meet this reasonable need for thousands of people who ...

As we age, our bodies naturally go through many changes, and our eyes are no exception. Ageing can affect vision gradually, sometimes in ways you might barely notice, while other times it can lead to ...

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fueling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations ...

Aging and neurodegeneration are both known to disrupt the production of functional proteins in cells—a process called "proteostasis," or protein homeostasis. Brain cells in particular fall prey to ...

This is the latest in the "Tough Problems" series. In each post, I present two composite questions that my clients face and my response to each. Dear Dr. Marty: I’m grieving my aging: My brain doesn’t ...