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Researchers have been exploring the relationship between the gut microbiome and the brain for decades. Two new studies seek to explain how that microbial mix may affect cognitive function.

The current obsession among young men terrified of a receding hairline reminds me of my own hairy fixation as a youth. I got over it. I wonder if they ever will.

Results of a new study suggest that where we choose to live may trigger cellular changes that accelerate the aging process. What happens to those changes when we move is less clear.

Challenging the accuracy of long-accepted research is neither novel nor controversial. Scientists have always been vulnerable to scrutiny.

Can financial problems in middle age and beyond cause memory loss and cognitive decline? Recent research suggests a troubling association, while my own experience offers a more nuanced view.

As cigarettes continue to fall out of favor, lung cancer cases continue to decline — except among nonsmokers. Recent research highlights the diagnostic and treatment challenges they face.

Despite government warnings, long-term care facilities increasingly use antipsychotic drugs rather than nonpharmacological techniques to handle unruly residents. For those suffering from dementia, the practice carries serious risks.

Seasonal time shifts can disrupt our circadian rhythms and may make us more vulnerable to various illnesses — including cognitive dysfunction. Is establishing a permanent time system the answer?

While longevity gurus pursue immortality with exotic biohacks, mounting evidence suggests a simpler way to add healthy years to our lives: Quit worrying about growing old.

The loss of a friend or loved one can hit us harder as we grow old, sometimes leading to what’s become known as prolonged grief disorder. Recent research offers some insights on the condition.

Amid mounting evidence showing the effectiveness of a nondrug, collaborative-care approach to Alzheimer’s treatment, experts are becoming increasingly critical of Big Pharma’s longtime obsession with amyloid plaque.

By some estimates, about one in three U.S. seniors suffer from loneliness and isolation. Recent research suggests that changes in the aging brain may keep us from reaching out.

Caring for grandchildren can be challenging, but recent research suggests that time spent with them may offer surprising health benefits.

Seniors are showing some reluctance to engage with AI, and that may help us maintain our mental health.

Grip strength has long been a reliable marker of our susceptibility to chronic illnesses and frailty as we grow older. A new study suggests it may be governed less by the muscles than by the brain.

Could we cure Alzheimer’s by tweaking a particular gene? A new study suggests a hopeful path forward, but our genetic makeup presents a few major obstacles.

Nearly seven in 10 U.S. seniors suffer from hypertension. A new study suggests a more regular sleep schedule could provide some relief.