When Do Great Artists Hit Peak Creativity?
New research suggests it occurs just a bit before they hit the two-thirds mark of their lives.
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Genetic Evidence Suggests Chronic Unemployment Shortens Lives
A new study finds Finnish men who suffered long periods of unemployment were more likely to possess a genetic marker indicating premature aging.
Are We Really Getting Sicker as We Age?
Even though we're living longer than ever, the prevalence of major diseases among the elderly has held relatively steady.
Could Family Longevity Protect Against Dementia?
New research shows that if your parents lived longer lives than those in their peer group your risk of cognitive impairment is reduced.
How the Trailer Park Could Save Us All
A healthy, inexpensive, environmentally friendly solution for housing millions of retiring baby boomers is staring us in the face. We just know it by a dirty name.
The Tyranny of Today: Not Who You Were, Nor Who You’ll Be
Making sense of who we were, and who we’re likely to become.
Look Out, Kids: Competitiveness Peaks in Middle Age
New research finds middle-aged men are most willing to engage in competitive risk-taking.
Musicians Hear Better Into Old Age
Canadian researchers find playing a musical instrument delays the onset of age-related hearing decline.
Scamming Grandma Sadly Common
Scams targeting the elderly are among the most common, but a little skepticism can keep their years golden.
Obesity — Not Aging — Balloons Health Care Costs
Contrary to popular belief, people who live longer are healthier and have fewer medical bills. Obese people, however, are living longer with health care costs increasing at an alarming rate. So efforts to prolong vitality are not, in themselves, an economic Frankenstein.