Health Aug 02 New book explores the science behind ‘super aging’ and longer, healthier lifespans By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz
Health Jul 29 Get active, challenge your brain and eat healthy to stay sharper while aging Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Politics Apr 11 Trump will undergo his annual checkup. He has a history of keeping his medical details secret His annual physical on Friday could potentially give the public its first details in years about the health of a man who in January became the oldest in U.S. history to be sworn in as president. But if history is… By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Health Mar 01 Watch 6:50 Dementia risk in the U.S. after age 55 higher than previously thought, study finds A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the number of dementia cases will double by 2060, reaching 1… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Arts Sep 29 Watch 3:49 A Brief But Spectacular take on living your best life while aging Ximena Abogabir is the co-founder of a Chilean organization dedicated to changing attitudes about aging. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on empowering people to live their best lives. By Brief But Spectacular
Jul 11 Analysis: Why are there so many more older lawmakers than young ones in Congress? By Charlie Hunt, The Conversation What explains Congress’ advanced age, and what, if anything, could help even things out between the generations?… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 8:07 Neurologist weighs in on concerns about the age of presidential candidates By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas, Kyle Midura, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako While much of the attention is focused on President Biden right now, there have been worries around the age of both Biden and former President Trump. Many of those questions have focused on cognitive skills, memory lapses and how they… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 8:06 How intergenerational connections help older Americans stay happier and healthier By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin, Kaisha Young America’s population is older than it’s ever been, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About 18 percent of Americans are at least 65 years old, a number that’s projected to hit 28 percent in 30 years. And as that demographic… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 14:00 Experts describe what happens to our brains and memories as we age By Laura Barrón-López, Shoshana Dubnow As America braces for a rematch between President Biden and Donald Trump, polls show the ages of both likely nominees are troubling many voters this election year. We have perspectives from some voters who are over the age of 70… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 7:16 ‘Live to 100’ explores why people in ‘blue zones’ live longer than average By John Yang, Juliet Fuisz Many people try all sorts of things to have long and healthy lives, from complex diet plans to expensive supplements. But in the Netflix series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones,” bestselling author Dan Buettner says a lot… Continue watching