Research Shows Why Walking Becomes so Much Harder as Ee get Older
New research sheds light on why walking often becomes slower and more strenuous in old age. The findings suggest that the body gradually sacrifices read more
Scientists Have Discovered a Hidden Change in the Brain that Begins Around the Age of 50
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed a significant change in the immune environment of the hippocampus, the part of read more
Multivitamins May Help Older Adults Maintain their Ability to Function in Daily Life
The ability to manage daily tasks without severe or debilitating symptoms is an important component of quality of life in older age. New research read more
Eating Less Protein Might Slow Down the Aging Process
Products enriched with protein are now filling grocery store shelves and can be found in a wide variety of items—from cereal to coffee to water. read more
A Certain Nutrient May Help Vaccines Work Better in Older Adults
According to a study published in Aging Cell, a naturally occurring compound called spermidine may help boost the immune response to vaccines in some read more
New Ultrasound Method Shows Potential for Preventing Osteoarthritis
Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of the University of Alabama System, have identified a promising new application read more
