A new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who are not adept at managing relationships will show physical signs of premature aging as adults. “Teenagers who don’t learn to ...

Geroscience examines the underlying biology of aging to delay chronic diseases and extend the healthy years of human life.

With one in every seven Americans now over the age of 65, healthy aging is important. With one in every seven Americans now over the age of 65, it’s no wonder adult development and aging is a rapidly expanding field of study. What’s normal aging?

Aging significantly impacts the immune system, notably through the involution of the thymus, which reduces T cell production. This decline weakens immune responses, making older adults more susceptible to infections and diseases. Aged T cells also exhibit ...

The Aging and Adult Services (AAS) program is funded by the CA Department of Social Services as part of a statewide workforce development initiative identified as a top priority in California’s Master Plan for Aging. To better prepare new MSWs to provide ...

Not only do our brains appear to generate new neurons into adulthood, but those of superagers contain far more brain cells in development than those of healthy peers, new research has found. According to a study of 38 adult human brains donated to science,

Understanding the stages of aging may help you make important decisions about your health and aging well. Aging is a natural experience that lasts a lifetime. It’s a biological process that involves gradual physiological changes. According to the World ...