Biological Aging

By now you’re probably back outside, at least on occasion, happy to be strolling in nicer weather or safely socializing with friends. In fact, it turns out that being outside is an important component of your health and well-being. As one expert has noted, “It’s not a luxury. It’s actually…

In some publications, it sounds like the stuff of science fiction novels or even the latest sci-fi flick. The fantasy scenario? Scientists have finally cracked the code on aging and it’s just a matter of time (perhaps even soon) before we will all enjoy endless lives of youth and prosperity…

There’s long been evidence of a connection between limiting the number of calories consumed and promoting a healthier and longer life span. While there’s been skepticism that specific diets can be “anti-aging,” there is a body of research involving animals that suggests that cutting calories can improve metabolism, extend the…

If you were to close your eyes and let your mind wander, how would you think about your current self? What age do you feel like you are? Does your sense of yourself jive with your actual birth date? What do you think people your actual age should look like?…