Human cells with impaired mitochondria expend more energy. While this hypermetabolism enhances a cell's short-term survival, it also dramatically increases the rate at which the cell ages.
Muscle weakness marked by grip strength was associated with accelerated biological aging, a new study reports.
The epigenetic clocks of those who indulged in unhealthy behaviors as teens were 1.7 to 3.3 years older than individuals who reported more healthy lifestyles as teens.
Researchers shed light on why the life expectancy and aging gap is narrowing between men and women.
Loneliness, restless sleep, and unhappiness have a significant effect on biological aging, a new study reports.
The "pace of aging" score converts several health variables into a single measure that reflects a person's biological aging rate.
Simple dietary changes and adopting lifestyle alterations, including improved sleep schedules, taking probiotics, and exercising, can reduce signs of biological aging by three years in just eight weeks, a new study reports.
Researchers report artificial intelligence advancements may help to personalize immunotherapies and slow the effects of biological aging.
A new study reports children who are subjected violence early in life experience faster biological aging, including earlier onset of puberty and epigenetic aging, than peers who are not abused. Additionally, children exposed to other early life adversities, such as poverty and food insecurity, show delayed signs of pubertal development.
