As the body ages, so does the immune system. The immune system usually becomes less effective in older age, a process known as immunosenescence. This can increase the risk of: While you can’t prevent ...

Scientists have developed a new method to boost the energy of aging or damaged cells, an innovation that could improve ...

What if extreme heat not only leaves you feeling exhausted but actually makes you age faster? Scientists already know that extreme heat increases the risk of heat stroke, cardiovascular disease, ...

For decades, the dream of slowing aging has hovered at the edge of science fiction, more marketing slogan than medical ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders.

A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making. Scientists have produced the first compelling evidence that ...

A common plant compound found in cocoa may help slow down the biological aging process, hinting that dark chocolate might ...

Farmworker Rajendra Kamble points to the white-tiled floor of his house whenever someone asks about his worsening health. By evening, the tiles turn grey with soot from the burning of agricultural ...

This series was created for Google, the Buck Institute, Optispan and Phenome Health by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine’s board of editors. Women live far longer ...