When old age begins has shifted to be later in life over time, according to a new study. (Getty Images) New research suggests that 74 is the new 71. Our perception of when “old age” begins is shifting ...

How old is considered old? The answer to that question appears to be changing as people live longer, retire later and maintain higher levels of physical and mental health into their older years. A ...

The number of men in the UK living to a very old age is increasing faster than the rate for women, helping to push the elderly population to a new record high, figures show. Some 210,520 males were ...

How old is considered old? The answer to that question appears to be changing as people live longer, retire later and maintain higher levels of physical and mental health into their older years. A ...

Trying to put off aging forever? It’s a popular goal: The anti-aging market, valued at $40 billion, is estimated to hit $60 billion by 2032. To stave off old age, people slather on wrinkle cream, pop ...

Jennifer Motiff: Hi. I am 60 years old. Toscan Lahy: Most people think I’m 45, 50, but I’m actually going to be 63. Marla Mclean: And I am 60-wonderful years old. That’s 61. Brennan: Yasmin, over the ...

I just read two fascinating articles about aging, one of which confirmed my deepest hopes and the other of which activated my deepest fears. I’ll start with the optimistic research: Under the headline ...

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Caillan Davenport receives funding from the Australian Research Council. As the New Year festivities fade, each January reminds us of the passage of time. There is a tendency to look back with regret ...