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‘By 2032, we will defeat aging’: Ray Kurzweil’s bold new prediction

The famed futurist says AI, computational medicine and molecular biology could bring humanity to ‘longevity escape velocity,’ where science adds at least a year of healthy life for every year lived. Scientists are intrigued, but far from convinced

Eitan Gefen | 07.04.26

רה"מ נתניהו ו דונלד טראמפ ב מסע"ת ב מאר א-לאגו

Trump, Netanyahu and the age question: When is old too old to lead?

As Israel weighs raising the retirement age and possibly ending mandatory retirement, doctors, executives and older workers say the real issue is not chronological age but functional fitness, especially in high-stakes jobs where decisions affect millions

Yael Walzer | 06.27.26

How do some people reach 100 in good health? Scientists look to family genes

In some families, people live to very old age and remain healthy and functioning, and now researchers want to understand why; A new study finds rare mutations that could unlock answer. The hope: to understand how to extend not only life, but also years of good health

ynet | 06.25.26

The 0.1 second that predicts life expectancy, and when mortality risk jumps

The Ben-Gurion University study followed 120 older adults for up to 17 years and found the test may help identify functional decline before falls occur

Eitan Gefen | 06.22.26

Vulnerable northern Israel residents moved to sheltered hotels ahead of Passover

Hundreds of elderly residents and people with disabilities from border communities moved to sheltered hotels before the holiday under the Banu emergency initiative, led by the Tzalir Fund and backed by Mifal HaPais, which aims to help more than 2,000 people

ynet Global | 03.30.26

What really happens at 65 — and how to prepare properly

Age 65 marks a medical transition, not just a retirement milestone; from muscle loss and balance to medication risks and cognitive changes, these are the key steps to help preserve health, independence and quality of life in the years ahead

Dr. Orly Barak | 01.26.26

ארכיון 6 בנובמבר 2025 נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ עוצם עיניים במהלך אירוע ב החדר הסגלגל הבית הלבן על הורדת מחירי תרופות בתמונות שהעלו טענות כי נרדם או ישן

Falls asleep in meetings, struggles to hear, bruised by a ‘high-five’: signs of Trump’s age

The 79-year-old president defended his health after disclosing a CT scan, dismissing reports he naps in meetings, struggles to hear and shows visible bruising and swelling that have renewed scrutiny of his age

Associated Press | 01.01.26

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‘Mary Poppins’ star Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday with new longevity guide

Dick Van Dyke, forever known from 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' turns 100 and releases a book on aging well, crediting his positive outlook; he still starts each morning with black coffee and five sugar cubes

Noga Shavit-Raz | 12.12.25

What is their secret: good sleep, healthy eating or exercise?

Expert reveals three habits that really raise your odds of reaching 100

Longevity specialist Dr. Nitzan Anav says there is no magic pill, only a simple winning mix: steady sleep, daily movement and a Mediterranean style diet, while warning that common myths about shortcuts can quietly shorten healthy life

Dr. Nitzan Anav | 12.08.25

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