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The science behind the 'old person smell': what really changes in our bodies with age

Once dismissed as a social taboo, the distinct scent associated with aging has a biological basis; dermatologists and dietitians explain how cellular oxidation, shifting hormones and even diet shape the body’s chemistry, and what can help keep it fresh

Tzur Gueta | 11.09.25

World's fastest 92-year-old: Scientists study Italian runner's anti-aging secrets

At 92, Italian sprinter Emma Maria Mazzenga still breaks world records and stuns scientists; tests show muscles like a 70-year-old’s, endurance like a 20-year-old’s and the fitness of someone in her 50s — making her a model of healthy aging

Ynet | 09.12.25

The ultimate guide to aging well: 10 habits for a longer life

Discover expert-backed lifestyle changes that can improve your health, boost longevity and enhance your overall well-being in old age

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 03.04.25

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01.13.25

Daughter of Alzheimer's disease patient: 'Dad is disappearing little by little'

On international Alzheimer's day, Nitzan writes that she struggled for years to accept that her smart, funny, intelligent father is sick with this cursed disease; 'only in the last 3 years can I say it, feel it, cry it'

Nitzan Amitzur | 09.21.23

Extreme heat may damage brain function in adults, research shows

A 12-year study found a link between extreme heat waves and decreased brain function, especially in adults from disadvantaged populations; Israeli experts: there is evidence that heat damages many processes in the brain, it is important to keep a cool environment

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.17.23

Navigating geriatrics: Understanding specialized care for the elderly

There is a significant difference between caring for the elderly and caring for other age groups, and it is important to understand these distinctions in order to prevent a decline in the health of our beloved senior citizens

Dr. Batya Kagansky | 07.20.23

The heart of a lioness: 102-year-old undergoes pacemaker implant surgery

Rochella Kafri, born in Tel Aviv and a member of the second generation of the founders of the northern moshav Nahalal, is one of the oldest people in Israel and the world to successfully undergo the procedure; 'I don't feel so old,' she shrugged as she wished for quality of life, rather than longevity

Yair Kraus | 04.05.23

Rules for aging well

After watching his grandfather suffer from a neurodegenerative disease, Prof. Friedlander has devoted his life to discovering the most effective methods for enjoying one's senior years with activities that not only engage and entertain, but also greatly decrease the chance of becoming ill yourself

Smadar Cohen Terkel | 03.27.23

אסתר לוסטגרטן ז"ל יחד עם בתה, נכדתה והנינה שלה

Tel Aviv's oldest woman dies at 104

An inquisitive, optimistic and inspiring woman, Esther Lustgarten kept herself physically fit even at a very advanced age; 'She always sought out constructive criticism and asked where she needs to improve', says granddaughter

Korin Elbaz Alush | 02.08.23

Israel's oldest man dies at age of 117

If family testimony that he was born in 1903 is verified, Yemenite-born Shlomo Sulayman could be one of the oldest males to ever live; survived by large family who say his longevity was due to staying active and eating small meals

Itay Gal | 10.11.20

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