When I had children, my mother-in-law refused to be called 'Grandma,' which confused me. 30 years later, I finally understand.

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The author, not pictured, couldn't understand her aging mother-in-law.

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Greenland sharks can live for over 250 years, and scientists want to use their anti-aging secrets to help humans live longer

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Researchers collecting a tissue sample from a Greenland shark.

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Sean Penn — who's been divorced thrice — says he's 'thrilled every day' to be single

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Sean Penn says he's happy to be single.

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The retirement Catch-22

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Age discrimination undermines Larry Fink's "solution" to the retirement crisis.

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From IV treatments to cold plunges here are the biggest anti-aging trends sweeping the nation

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Cold plunges can boost the production of neurotransmitters with rejuvenizing effects.

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Botox injections are at an all-time high. Blame remote work.

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In a remote world, the hottest status symbol is your face. It's driving a Botox boom.

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Solving the looming retirement crisis means thinking differently about aging, economist says

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Andrew Scott's new book "The Longevity Imperative" calls for a rethink on how we view aging.

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The next breakthrough for longevity obsessives: measuring organ age

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There may come a day when patients can measure the age of their organs through a blood test.

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A 71-year-old explains all the ways she's countering loneliness. They include tacos and a cellphone.

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Susan Skinner has found methods to help avoid loneliness as she gets older.

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A 63-year-old explains how Blue Zones helped him rethink his retirement plan to avoid his 'biggest fear' of loneliness

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Ed, 63, not pictured, is taking steps to ensure he isn't lonely when he enters retirement.

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