Slim people may still be at risk of a deadly heart attack—because of hidden fat that accelerates ageing of the heart, a major study has found. The dangerous fat—known as visceral fat—builds up deep ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prof Claire Steves has published more than 100 scientific papers on ageing - Andrew Crowley I recently had an ECG and my ...

Extreme heat may be silently accelerating biological aging in older adults, adding months to cells before disease appears.

The visible effects of ageing on our body are in part linked to invisible changes in gene activity. The epigenetic process of DNA methylation — the addition or removal of tags called methyl groups — ...

Physical exercise represents one of the most powerful tools for maintaining youthful vitality, energy, and appearance throughout life. However, certain exercise approaches and fitness mistakes can ...

When does aging really shift into overdrive? A new study suggests it may be sooner than you think. Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied proteins in tissue taken from about 70 people ...

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health — it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical ...

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The body goes through many changes as a person ages. As people reach age 60 and beyond, they may notice changes to their joints, muscles, skin, and more. People may wonder what changes to expect as ...