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U.S. Among Top-Ranked Countries for Healthy Aging

August 2, 2017

A new index–developed by researchers at Columbia and USC–measures how countries are adapting to their aging populations.

New Columbia Aging Center Series: “Biologies” of Aging?

Columbia Aging Center launches a new seminar series on basic cellular aging processes.

When Older Adults Stop Driving, Their Health Suffers

New Mailman School of Public Health research finds that when older adults stop driving, they double their risk of depressive symptoms and the change contributes to diminished cognitive abilities and physical functioning.

Eating Mediterranean Foods May Lead to Fewer Years of Brain Shrinkage

In a new study, P&S researcher Yian Gu explores the association between eating a Mediterranean-like diet and the prevention of brain cell loss of up to five years.