New research suggests that a simple daily habit could modestly slow biological aging in older adults—especially those aging faster than average.

The COSMOS trial found that a daily multivitamin delayed biological aging by 2.7 to 5.1 months, and that this effect was more apparent in older adults who are already experiencing accelerated aging.

(brizmaker/GettyImages) Multivitamins have ignited a fierce scientific debate over whether nutritional supplements are beneficial to our health or a multi-billion-dollar racket. A long-term randomized ...

If you've ever considered including a multivitamin in your daily regimen, now might be the perfect time to start.

Aging is the one of the biggest risk factors for a variety of diseases, including cancer and cognitive decline. At Feinberg School of Medicine’s Potocsnak Longevity Institute, doctors are searching ...

A shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash — it could actually help slow down the aging process. In a large national study of more than 3,800 Americans age 70 and older, those who ...

A study published this week claims taking a daily multivitamin may help slow markers of biological aging. But does the evidence match the headlines?

For example, metformin, a drug widely used to treat diabetes, has shown some potential to improve metabolism and extend ...

There are exceptions to this rule. Older adults and supercentenarians who age well, research shows, have gut microbiomes that look more like those of younger people. These findings support the idea ...

As the global population ages at an unprecedented rate, the management of health among older adults has emerged as a critical issue in public health. According to the World Health Organization, the ...