Aging

Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability

“Aging of the population is one of the central challenges facing the State of Israel,” Englman said, adding that "an appropriate response to the elderly population is a moral obligation."

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.
The activities that will help you age better

The activities that will help you age better

Deep sleep becomes less qualitative

The evening habit doctors warn against

Researchers found that people who consumed more fruits and beverages rich in polyphenols were at a lower risk for accelerated cellular aging

Study found: These are the fruits that protect the body against accelerated aging


The 4 things that make you age – and you have control over them

For years we have been accustomed to thinking that aging is a natural and inevitable process, but in recent years the field of longevity has offered a completely different perspective.

One of the most significant factors in accelerated aging is chronic stress

The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills

How to lower your biological age by up to 5 years

A report by the American Heart Association reveals 8 habits that can slow down aging, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even make the body "feel younger".

How to lower your biological age by up to 5 years

Researchers found: The simple way to stop brain aging

A new study points to the possibility of reducing brain inflammation and improving cognitive function through a relatively simple treatment.

The simple way to stop brain aging

Expert warns: What you do at age 40 will determine how you live at age 80

If there is something you must not postpone, it is taking care of the future – health-wise and financially. So what must you start doing today in order to age well.

A man exercising on the seashore

The surprising connection between nutrition and gray hair revealed

It’s not just in your head: New studies reveal how mental stress and a diet low in vitamins harm hair pigment.

The surprising connection between nutrition and gray hair revealed

How to reach the age of 80 with the memory of a 50-year-old

A new study found that eighty-year-olds with particularly sharp memory have a significantly higher number of young nerve cells in the hippocampus region of the brain.

Even at the age of eighty, the brain is not necessarily a frozen and declining organ

The condition of many elderly people actually improves over the years – and this is the reason

A large-scale American study found that the condition of about 45% of those over the age of 65 improves over the years cognitively or physically.

People who held a more positive attitude toward aging were more likely to show improvement both in cognitive functioning and in walking speed

Has the solution to preventing aging been found?

Researchers found a link between daily intake of a multivitamin and a certain slowing in biological markers of aging.

Has the solution to preventing aging been found?

What turning 50 taught me about aging, identity, and purpose - opinion

What does it mean to be 50 in Israel? For me, it was a chance to rethink my career, my purpose, and the future.

"But 50 was just 50. There's no getting around it."