A new scientific review published in Nutrients examines how diet influences aging, highlighting its crucial role in contributing to both longevity and healthspan.

If you have noticed a sudden accumulation of wrinkles, aches and pains or a general sensation of having grown older almost overnight, there may be a scientific explanation.

Count your blessings, be thankful for what you have, and always look on the bright side: A new study of just under 50,000 older nurses in the US suggests that an attitude of gratitude  is linked to extra years at the end of your life.

As we age, maintaining our health becomes increasingly important. It's not just about adding years to our lives, but more importantly, it's about adding life to our years. With this in mind, the following tips from Choice Connections provide a helpful guide to healthy living for seniors.

Many of us have internalized negative perceptions of aging that can follow us throughout our lives. We may believe that senior citizens are uniformly grouchy and out of touch with the modern world. We likely even feel that way about ourselves at times.

For the first time in 18 years, U.S. health regulators approved a new drug in June to treat Alzheimer’s — in spite of concerns over whether or not the therapy is effective.