I first learned of Duane Michals, like many, in a history of photography course in college. Squished between formalist foundations and the radical love of Nan Goldin was Michals. I still remember seeing his photographic sequences of angels leading a figure away from their deceased body for the first time on a murky projector in a
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On “30 Rock,” she pioneered the kind of heteroskepticism that’s now more prevalent than ever. With “The Four Seasons,” she’s exploring a more hopeful counternarrative.
“I feel the same as I did 50 years ago,” President Trump said. “It’s crazy.”
In “Gerontocracy in America,” the historian Samuel Moyn argues that the central conflict of our era is between the young and the elderly.
A new study reveals that aging changes the body’s walking strategy, prioritizing balance and safety over efficiency. Walking may seem automatic, but every step requires a complex balance between stability, muscle coordination, and forward propulsion. As people age, that balance begins to shift. New research from Australia suggests the body gradually adopts a more cautious [...]
Tiny particles from the gut may be carrying aging signals throughout the body, offering a surprising new clue to chronic disease. Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have uncovered new evidence that microscopic particles produced in the gut may contribute to the inflammation and chronic diseases often associated with aging. [...]
A new study suggests that subtle changes in the brain’s immune cells could help explain why some people remain mentally sharp despite Alzheimer’s pathology. For decades, Alzheimer’s research has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the two hallmark features of the disease. Yet a puzzling reality has continued to challenge scientists: [...]
Scientists found that aging may begin with a hidden cellular remodel that could help drive disease later in life. Thanks to advances in public health, people are living longer than ever before. However, many of those extra years are accompanied by chronic illnesses rather than good health. Aging is a normal part of life, but [...]
An 89-year-old Los Angeles resident plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his 90th birthday this summer, which would make him the oldest person to ever summit Africa’s highest mountain. What do you think?
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A widely prescribed class of weight-loss and diabetes medications may be doing more than improving metabolic health. Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, helping millions lose weight and improve metabolic health. But scientists are increasingly uncovering effects that extend far beyond the scale. Research has [...]
Scientists identified phosphatidylcholine loss as a key driver of mitochondrial aging and showed that restoring it can rejuvenate cellular energy networks. Why do cells age, and why do people gradually lose energy and vitality over time? Scientists have long focused on mitochondria, the tiny structures inside cells responsible for producing energy. Researchers now understand that [...]
A simple writing task may offer clues about aging brains. Researchers found that dictation, in particular, exposed subtle differences linked to cognitive impairment. Handwriting depends on both fine motor skills and complex mental processes, including selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information. Because writing places heavy demands on the brain, changes in handwriting may help…
Scientists are discovering that some of the cells linked to aging may also be key to staying healthy. A growing body of research is changing how scientists view one of aging biology’s most studied cell types: senescent cells, often called “zombie cells.” While these cells have long been associated with aging and chronic disease, new [...]
A remarkable new study of the world’s oldest verified living person reveals a surprising picture of extreme longevity. Maria Branyas lived through two world wars, the 1918 flu pandemic, the Spanish Civil War, and COVID-19. When she died in 2024 at age 117 years and 168 days, she was the oldest verified living person in [...]
Tests that measure biological aging are informative tools for studying large numbers of people but not for tracking individual health status.
The fifth-largest economy in the world is facing a major population crunch. The decline — from 126.1 million to 123 million — is the biggest population drop over a five-year period since the government began collecting census data in 1920. The government has urgently tried to encourage citizens to have more children as a way of preventing a demographic crisis, but those efforts have so far…
A compound in aged garlic extract may help reduce age-related muscle decline by activating anti-aging pathways connecting fat tissue, the brain, and muscles. Can a compound found in a common kitchen ingredient help protect muscle health as people age? New research suggests the answer may be yes. Researchers found that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive compound [...]
Regular aerobic exercise may reduce inflammation, support brain health, and help slow the progression of symptoms. With no known cure for Parkinson’s disease, exercise has emerged as one of the most promising tools for helping slow the disease’s progression. “Exercise may be more than just good for your general health, as it can actually help [...]
For many people, osteoporosis is only diagnosed following their first broken bone. Finding a cheap, accessible method for predicting this common bone-weakening condition early could help prevent the pain, debilitation, and potential death from serious fractures in more people around the world.
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A long-running study suggests that one of the simplest ways to support healthy aging may also be one of the most effective: eating slightly fewer calories. Search online, and you will find countless biohacking trends that promise healthier aging, from cold plunges and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to sleeping under red lights. But research from Tufts [...]
Scientists have identified new ways lithium chloride may interact with Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms at the cellular level. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) suggests lithium chloride may influence several cellular processes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia. One of its key features is [...]
LOS ANGELES—Touting the success of his intensive anti-aging regimen Project Blueprint, tech multimillionaire Bryan Johnson announced Monday that he had split back into a sperm and an egg. “Thanks to my team of regenerative health physicians, I have effectively reversed the aging process and have never looked or felt more healthy and youthful,” said the […]
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A new study suggests that people who live past 100 may carry unique metabolic “fingerprints” in their blood that differ from typical aging patterns. What allows some people to live past 100 while staying remarkably healthy? Scientists have long known that exceptional longevity is shaped by a combination of genetics and lifestyle, from plant-rich diets [...]
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Short-term dietary changes may reduce biological age in older adults, especially with lower-fat or more plant-based eating patterns. What if changing your diet for just a few weeks could make your body appear biologically younger? A new study from the University of Sydney suggests that older adults who reduced either dietary fat or animal-based protein [...]
Angelo Carusone and Aaron Rupar share a distinction that we imagine many Americans would happily cede to them: They have likely watched more Donald Trump rallies, speeches, and press briefings than any other living Americans. Carusone is the chairman and president of Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog group; Rupar is an independent journalist who fires off dozens of posts a day…
People with long-lived parents often follow healthier eating patterns that may support longer, healthier lives. Researchers found higher consumption of fish, fruits, and vegetables and lower intake of sugar and sodium among centenarian offspring. What if the secret to living to 100 isn’t just hidden in your genes — but also on your dinner plate? [...]
Researchers discovered that sleeping too little or too much is linked to accelerated aging in organs throughout the body. The study also connected abnormal sleep patterns to mental health, cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic disorders. An analysis of biological aging clocks across the body suggests that both too little sleep and too much sleep may accelerate [...]