We often think hair loss is caused by aging. To some degree that’s true — as many as 50% of Americans over the age of 40 are experiencing some hair loss — but as with any health condition, it’s more complicated than this.

I live in an extremely active community of older adults who think nothing of participating in Ironman distance competitions, training for their first ever short course triathlon at 60 or first half marathon at 62. What’s special about them?

Most adults that I know tend to have too much fat, decreased muscle mass and decreased energy. That adds up to decreased quality of life. The anti-aging hormone could correct some key deficiencies and turn that all around…

If you’re over 40, you’re fighting an uphill battle to preserve your muscle mass. That’s because you’re slowly losing muscle to sarcopenia, muscle loss caused by the aging process.

FitBit, Nike, Garmin, Jawbone… if you have a wearable fitness tracker, you’re on your way to growing younger. Sound crazy? The secret is in the…

Years ago, I realized that if I looked into a mirror right after I went for a run, I would see a younger me. I attributed this impression to the fact that I was in a better mood after running. But now I know it’s not just runner’s high.

If you’ve ever wondered how well you are holding off the effects of aging, a study at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis has turned up a unique way to measure it.

Many people assess their health with a quick look in the mirror and a brief reflection on how they feel. If you see you need to lose weight, you might think about going on a diet or exercising. But I bet the last thing you think about is how being overweight can prematurely age you… starting with your liver.

Did you know your grown-up mind could use — and benefit from — some purposeful playtime? Play could improve your cognitive habits and improve performance where your creative skills are needed most — problem solving.

Imagine spending your golden years unable to drive, read, write, travel, cook or even get around the house on your own — because you’ve lost your vision. Here are three scientifically-proven ways to save it…

Plenty of people take supplements, watch what they eat and exercise in an effort to fight aging and live longer. But scientists have found that three simple changes can turn back the clock in ways that can actually be measured in your cells. And it starts with…

Every function in the human body is affected by the length of our telomeres. That’s because they are tied to the aging of cells. Longer telomeres translate to slower aging and a disease-resistant life. How can you support them? With the vitamin that plays a key role in telomere longevity…