Aging

Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study

While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.

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Aging process

Scientists found: This is what may slow down metabolic aging

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Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion

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Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability


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.

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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.

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'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.

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Aging is not fate - it’s how you live

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How old are you really? New AI tool reveals your body’s true age - Study

Although chronological age is the most commonly used measure, it doesn’t capture the individual complexities of aging.

The aging process

A new study reveals: This is the age when we are truly at our peak – and it’s very surprising

We may be aging physically – but the truth is that our psychological and emotional abilities only increase. So, at what age are you in your best psychological state?

The brain also matures. Emotionally

Researchers discovered: These are the foods that improve mood after age 50

If we told you that your diet affects levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and overall sense of meaning – wouldn’t you add it to your menu? Here are the results of a study on the subject.

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