Issues in Aging

Happy News - Not Quitting His Day Job, Even at 100 Years Old

NBC's Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell gets a musical performance from 100-year-old Ephraim Engleman, a talented violinist who still works as a doctor.

Dawn of a new age: The first person to reach 150 is already alive... and soon we'll live to be a THOUSAND, claims scientist

It's a milestone that few, if any, of us expect to reach. But the first person who will live to see their 150th birthday has already been born, according to a leading scientist. Even more incredibly, Aubrey De Grey believes that the first person to live for 1,000 years will be b …

Not Your Grandfather's Retirement: The 2010 Purpose Prize Winners

Golfing, knitting, and rocking chairs? Not exactly.

Will Generic Lipitor Be Delayed?

Two,years ago, Pfizer reached a deal that generic Lipitor, the best-selling drug in the U.S., would launch on Nov. 11, 2010 — a little more than a month from now.

Eating berries may activate the brain's natural housekeeper for healthy aging |

Scientists on Monday reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, acai berries, and possibly walnuts may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way.

Let Them Eat Cat Food

President Obama's Deficit Commission is all smoke and mirrors. Its members are making a big show of laboring over "painful" choices and considering all options in their quest to bring down the deficit.

Dr. Joseph Mercola: Sugar May Be Bad But This Sweetener Is Far More Deadly

Study after study are taking their place in a growing lineup of scientific research demonstrating that consuming high-fructose corn syrup is the fastest way to trash your health.

Granny D "Removed All the Excuses"

At an age when most people confine their walking to trips to the mailbox, Granny D walked across the country. Infuriated by what she saw as the death of democracy, she walked across the country to draw attention to the need for campaign reform.

Age Perception Influences Capabilities

New research from Purdue University discovers the maxim, "you're only as old as you feel" is an accurate statement, especially for older adults.

Improper Sleep Hastens Biological Clock

A new study suggests getting a good night's sleep is imperative for normal, healthy aging.

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