Aging

The country saw its first uptick in births in nine years, but the long-term trajectory remains bleak.

One analyst attributes the baby bump to the auspicious Year of the Dragon but warns the long-term outlook is bleak.

"This research highlights the potential for aerobic exercise to serve as a cornerstone in preventive strategies for Alzheimer's," researcher Augusto Coppi said.

Without sustained immigration, the U.S. population is projected to start shrinking by 2033.

According to a new study, retirement may have a surprising impact on the health of seniors.

A top Civil Affairs Ministry official stressed new reforms must be rolled out over the next decade to be effective.

The number of children will drop to one in 253,838 days, Tohoku University's "population clock" shows.

The government has little to show for the hundreds of billions of dollars spent on pro-natal policies over nearly two decades.

Policymakers hope the move will help ease the pressure on pension systems as more people enter retirement than ever before.

Japanese policymakers are increasingly anxious that the country's birth rate is nearing the point of no return.

As anti-aging NAD+ drips capture the attention of A-list celebrities, doctors explain the science behind the wellness treatment.

Analysts are pessimistic that any new measures can reverse China's plunging fertility rate, which is driven by changing social norms.

The country has passed the U.N. threshold of a "super-aged society," with one in five of the population now aged over 65.

Shanghai and Qingdao seek more flexibility for working parents.

"My followers love Liz for her fabulous attitude," Maryjane Fahey told Newsweek. "She is direct. She is honest. And she is funny."

A groundbreaking artificial intelligence platform has identified substances that could potentially slow the aging process.

Drinking coffee every day could add almost two years to your life expectancy and make your old age healthier, according to a recent review.

Week after week, lunch with Hugh became a calendar hold I secretly looked forward to—and not because of the curly fries.

Eating more highly processed food may increase the fat content in muscles and the risk of conditions such as arthritis.

Despite its graying population, the city-state boasts a higher workforce participation rate than many major cities, including New York.

A quarter of Japanese people under 40 who have tied the knot found their spouse through a dating app, a recent survey found.

"Exposure to the space environment leads to changes related to inflammation, muscle wasting," and more, NASA said.

Beijing is neglecting the "short boards" of its demographic barrel and following in the failed footsteps of Japan, one demographic researcher says.

Our environment, habits and mental health can all cause our skin to age prematurely.

Seemingly "healthy" breakfast options have been linked to an accelerated rate of biological aging, new research suggests.

Measures to support better work-life balance and mothers who've gone through a miscarriage are among the initiatives announced Wednesday.

The village of Ichinono is emblematic of Japan's demographic woes as marriages and births continue to decline.

"31 is the year, it's gotta be, right?" one viewer on TikTok said, while others shared how much they relate to the post.

About 10 percent of cases would be eliminated if middle-aged adults exercised once or twice a week, researchers said.

The nuts may help protect the eyes and brain as we age and have powerful antioxidant properties, according to the author of a new study.