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April 24, 2024

8 bad habits that make you age faster, according to experts

Some factors associated with aging can be controlled. Doctors shared with Fox News Digital the eight most common unhealthy behaviors that speed up the aging process — and how to avoid them.

April 11, 2024

Pregnancy speeds up aging process for young women, says study: ‘Remarkable finding’

Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant in the past looked “biologically older" than those who had never carried a child.

April 10, 2024

Can we reverse Alzheimer’s disease? Experts suggest ‘new paradigm’ for combating dementia

With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention -- and even potentially reversing symptoms.

April 9, 2024

World’s oldest man, age 111, shares secrets to living a long life

John Alfred Tinniswood of England is the world's oldest man at 111. Tinniswood said he mostly credits his longevity to "pure luck." But he does have a special meal he eats each week.

April 9, 2024

Cancer rates rising in young people due to ‘accelerated aging,’ new study finds: ‘Highly troubling’

Accelerated aging — which is when biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase cancer risk, according to research presented at the Association for Cancer Research meeting.

April 2, 2024

Florida man, 77, recounts saving his own dog from an alligator's jaws: 'I had my hands in his mouth'

A 77-year-old weightlifter from Moore Haven, Florida, rescued his dog Rodger after an alligator's jaws chomped down onto the pup, requiring his the owner to wrestle with the reptile.

March 28, 2024

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

March 21, 2024

Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’

Could artificial intelligence predict when your aging loved one will need long-term care? One California company is looking to change that with its new AI platform, Waterlily.

March 10, 2024

Health's weekend read includes a survival story, longevity secrets and fatigue factors

This weekend, check out some of the most important stories and topics in Health over the past week that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

March 9, 2024

Iowa woman celebrates 102nd birthday by collecting canned goods for those in need: 'Very happy'

Trudy Handleman, a resident at Quartet Senior Living Village in Bettendorf, Iowa, collected 402 cans of food for her 102nd birthday. She spoke to Fox News Digital about what drove her to donate.