Internet Surfing: Good for Memory?

Think time online is making your brain turn to mush? Think again! A study has found that regular internet usage among older adults can significantly reduce dementia risk and other cognitive impairment.

Getting the Perfect Amount of Sleep May Reduce Risk of Stroke

Not getting enough sleep—or sleeping too much—might be something to lose sleep about, particularly if you’re worried about suffering a stroke, according to a recent study. Here’s what the science says about the connection between sleep duration, sleep disorders and stroke risk.

Aging and Depression: Does Getting Older Have You Feeling Blue?

A little loneliness might seem like a natural part of getting older, but research shows depression may be making those aches and pains worse. And that’s not all—adding insult to injury, poor mental health may actually accelerate the aging process.

8 Key Factors of Longevity

Do you think longevity is all in your genes? Not quite…but it is all in the family! Spending time with your children and seeing them more than once a year might be the key to living a long and healthy quality of life.

Getting a Handle on Your Emotions Could Prevent Dementia

We all experience angst, but do you drown in your emotions, or sort through your feelings and move on? Your answer could determine whether you get to enjoy your golden years—or spend them in a mental fog.

Good Neighbors, Better Life Expectancy?

Social interaction could boost longevity. Rutgers University researchers found that Chicagoans who lived alone and had low interaction with their neighbors had a 48.5% increased risk of death compared to those who socialized with fellow residents.

Lift Heavy to Live Long? New Study Links Strength and Biological Age

You’re only as old as you feel, right? While that may technically be true, a new study out of the University of Michigan has revealed that your grip may be a more accurate measure of longevity and your true biological age.

Skipping Breakfast Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline

Too busy for breakfast? A new study of more than 3,000 people finds that running on empty every morning might speed up cognitive decline.

Exercise Matters Regardless of Genetics When it Comes to Longevity

Good genes aren’t the only reason why some people live longer than others. In fact, exercise may be even more important to longevity, according to a new study.

Overachieving Exercisers More Likely to Live Longer

If you work out 150-300 minutes (or less) each week, it might be time to take those sweat sessions into overtime—if your goal is a longer life. A new study suggests that exercising “overachievers” have a longevity edge over those with more moderate routines.

Optimistic Women More Likely to Live Past 90

Optimistic women are 10% more likely to celebrate their 90th birthday than those with a glass-half-empty mentality, according to a new study from Harvard that followed more than 150,000 postmenopausal women.

Healthy Seniors: Over-Confidence Might Adversely Affect Health

Seniors who are overly-confident that they’re in good health go to the doctor less frequently, which could negatively impact health, according to a new study of more than 80,000 Europeans over age 50.

Do Fast Walkers Live Longer?

Want to live a longer life? Consider adding brisk walks to your routine. A new study found that faster walkers have longer telomeres, longevity marker.

2 Ways to Prevent Menopause Weight Gain

Menopause doesn’t have to mean weight gain, according to a new study—and what you do before this life transition is key.

Does Eating Healthy Make You Live Longer?

Wondering if it’s too late to eat healthy? A new modeling study predicts switching from a typical Western diet over to an optimal healthy diet can add years to your life at almost any age.

Feeling Old Can Make You Older

The thought of “golden years” not feeling so golden? Talk about a self-fulfilling prophecy: a new study found that people who worry that they are getting old actually feel older and age more rapidly than those who believe age is just a number.

What Are the Brain Changing Benefits of Exercise?

Exercise may have neuroprotective properties that prevent dementia, according to a new study of elderly people who worked out regularly.

Can A Lack of Sleep Make You Feel Older?

A new study from the University of Exeter suggests that sleep difficulties can negatively impact self-perceptions of aging.

Eating More Plants May Keep Dementia From Flourishing

Following a plant-based diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in older age, according to a cohort study.

How Many Hours You Should Sleep to Prevent Cognitive Decline

The Washington University in St. Louis has linked sleep to cognitive decline. People with too little or too much sleep had an increased risk for Alzheimer’s.

Menopause and Bone Loss: Myth or Fact?

Worried that menopause will weaken your bones? It turns out that bone loss after menopause may not be as bad as we once thought, according to new research from University of Eastern Finland.

Young, Happy Brain Keeps Dementia Away

How to prevent dementia’s risks at young age? A happy brain may protect you from cognitive decline according to a new study.

Cancel That Early Retirement—How an 8-Hour Workday Benefits Your Brain

Want to keep your brain working at its best? That 8-hour workday keeps your cognitive function youthful, so reconsider plans to retire early.

Managing Stress May ‘Un-Gray’ Your Hair

Stress does cause gray hair according to a new study from the University of Columbia. The goods news? It may be reversible!

Want to Halt Aging? Hold the Fries

Another reason to eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables while avoiding processed foods: a new study has shown the anti-aging effects of healthy eating.

Ceramide Intake Reduces Appearance of Wrinkles

Want a youthful skin? New studies confirm that ceramide supplements improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.