Though not unusual, a memory that fades with age can be worrisome: while it’s just a normal part of aging for some, for others it may be an early sign of a more serious problem, such as Alzheimer’s ...

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Share on Pinterest Researchers are developing a simple blood test that could assess your health span and lifespan. Image credit: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy. Intrinsic capacity is the sum of a person’s mental ...

If you were curious to get a picture of your longevity, you could invest in a fancy “biological age” blood test or even commit to pricey full-body imaging. But research suggests there’s a much more ...

A quick sitting-rising test reveals surprising insights into your health and longevity, measuring strength, balance, and ...

A simple balance test may be a reliable indicator of a person’s overall risk of death and could be useful to include in routine health checks for middle-aged and older men and women, according to new ...