Longevity

Are The Latest ‘Biological Age’ Tests Worth It?

At about $500 a test, here's what you should know — and a reminder of what can increase your chance of living longer and healthier.

A Loved One Was Diagnosed With Dementia. Now What?

Dementia specialists and families share advice for moving forward after a diagnosis.

The 100-Year-Old Psychologist Is Still Listening

Marcia Brenner continues to work out of a sense of duty to her clients, but she is acutely aware her memory is fading day by day.

Could Plasma Exchange Therapy Actually Help You Live Longer?

The procedure shows promise in a new study, but some experts warn it puts patients at risk for unnecessary medical complications without a clear payoff.

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Caregivers who use elderspeak mean well, but studies show that kind of talk can lead to resistance to care.

A Longevity Expert’s 5 Tips for Aging Well

In his new book, “Super Agers,” the cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors.

Prepping for the 40- to 50-Year Retirement

Figuring out the finances can’t wait because living to 120+ could soon be common if researchers are correct, says this advisor.

At 95, He’s the World’s Oldest Speedskater. He’s Gunning for 100.

Iichi Marumo almost ended his life as a kamikaze at age 15 and now views speed skating as a way to celebrate life.

How to Respond When Someone With Dementia Thinks They’re Somewhere Else

Try changing the conversation to another topic or focusing on a shareable aspect of the individual's concern.

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts?

A Stanford study found that people seemed to age more rapidly around age 44, and again around 60.

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Healthcare Rollbacks Will Hurt Many Older Americans: KFF

Health policy experts anticipate fallout for early retirees and nursing-home residents under the new budget reconciliation law.

Tariff Volatility Drives Investors to Actively Managed Funds

Analysts say active managers focused on three factors may lead them to outperform the broader market in the months ahead.

Georgia Ponzi Scheme Duped 300 Investors Out of $140M, SEC Alleges

First Liberty Building & Loan started by making bridge loans to businesses but switched to a scam, investigators say.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Offers Opportunities for Advisors, Investors

Financial advisors need to understand these changes to serve their wealthy clients properly.

Being ‘Wealthy’ Harder to Achieve Since 2021

Inflation and soaring costs have raised the amount Americans think it takes to be wealthy. And the number varies by generation.

Vanguard Announces Three New Treasuries-Based ETFs

Vanguard Fixed Income Group now offers 36 fixed income bond ETFs, including 28 index.

Army Ejects 10 Schools from ROTC Program

The move is part of cost-cutting that slashed the workforce of the Army's Cadet Command.

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