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 ...

Worrying about getting older—especially fearing future health problems—may actually speed up aging at the cellular level, ...

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 ...

Many people feel like they’re aging faster than expected, even when their routines, genetics, and health haven’t dramatically changed. What’s driving this discomfort isn’t a sudden acceleration of ...

Sandy Ong is a freelance writer based in Singapore. Studying age-related diseases gives researchers a better understanding of the risk factors that affect people in later life. By focusing on heart ...

As we age, our cells don’t just wear down—they reorganize. Researchers found that cells actively remodel a key structure called the endoplasmic reticulum, reducing protein-producing regions while ...

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 ...

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