Everyday clues that your immune system is aging — and how to fight back

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders. “Immune aging, like all aging, means that our immune systems start to slow down, … Read more

He carries the Alzheimer’s gene but never got the disease — scientists want to know why

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Washington man appeared to be destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease — but against all genetic odds, he has eluded the common dementia for decades. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently published a study focusing on Doug Whitney, 76, who … Read more

World’s oldest woman lived to 117 thanks to 6 healthy aging secrets

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At 117 years old, María Branyas was confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the world’s oldest living person — and researchers say her long life wasn’t just good luck. In a statement to Guinness, Branyas attributed her longevity to “order, tranquility, good connection with family … Read more

Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Four American families are desperate to save their children from a devastating genetic disease. The cure exists — but it’s up to them to raise $1.15 million to fund a clinical trial. Each of these families has a child with spastic paraplegia 50 (SPG50), a rare … Read more