Aging

Study found: These are the fruits that protect the body against accelerated aging

Researchers found that people who consumed more fruits and beverages rich in polyphenols were at a lower risk for accelerated cellular aging. Which foods made the list?

Researchers found that people who consumed more fruits and beverages rich in polyphenols were at a lower risk for accelerated cellular aging
One of the most significant factors in accelerated aging is chronic stress

The 4 things that make you age – and you have control over them

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills

The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age

How to lower your biological age by up to 5 years

How to lower your biological age by up to 5 years


Not genetics: The common trait of clear-minded 80-year-olds

Studies show that not only genetics determine memory status in older age. These are the daily actions that activate brain regions and help maintain quick thinking even in the later decades of life.

Not dramatic actions but repeated behaviors built over years that create a kind of brain protective layer

Most Americans say Trump growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The six-day poll concluded on Monday, revealing that most Americans think the country's political leadership is generally too old.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing held at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Dr. Maya Rosman: Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?

Anyone over the age of 40 knows the phenomenon. Despite maintaining a healthy diet and even regular workouts – the weight does not go down. How do you beat it?

Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?

Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it

What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A geriatric expert explains.

The aging brain

Expert explains: This is the age at which your aging begins, and it is earlier than expected

The director of the Sheba Longevity Center at Sheba Medical Center explains what happens in the body during aging and how it affects each and every one of us.

An elderly woman celebrates her 100th birthday

Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study

Research by Weizmann scientists finds genetics may explain 50% of human lifespan, over twice previous estimates, opening doors to therapies targeting aging itself.

Biotech Breakthrough Lets Doctors Track Immunity in Minutes

Medical students who spend a year with seniors rethink aging, Jerusalem study finds

Ageism is prejudice directed toward someone based on their age, particularly older people, and it persists among clinicians and medical students, undermining empathy and care quality.

PROF. NAAMA CONSTANTINI

'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review

Abramowitz founded and directed the Melabev organization, initially a place where volunteers worked with dementia patients whose families wanted to keep their loved ones out of institutions.

Comparison of two brain diagrams. Left, normal brain, right, brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

New Israeli, US research shows that learning doesn't have to slow down because of human aging

The findings suggest that older adults can enhance memory, maintain emotional well-being, and gain a renewed sense of purpose by engaging in education that respects their life experience.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Start-ups in Jerusalem: Longevity firms bloom in Israel’s ancient capital

The field of longevity tech, also called silver tech or age tech, encompasses age-delaying biotechnologies intended to add years to life.

Tech It Forward’s Jennifer Elias (L) and Jessica Rosner.