A global elderly and aging population has significant impacts, not only in terms of individual health risk but in terms of ...

The proportion of Jews that rarely if ever pray is far higher than among other religious communities — and on the rise.

The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth straight year to a record low, according to health ministry ...

The number of babies born in Japan fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low 720,988 in 2024, the health ministry ...

In Tokyo, a beauty course targeting the older generation has proved popular. Japan is the fastest ageing society in the world ...

Under the shade of an old Morung in a quiet village, Omotsu (78) and Otsu(75) sit on a weathered wooden bench, watching the world go by. Their conversation meanders through the struggles and joys of ...

Declines in immigration and birthrates, plus more people leaving, encourages an older workforce and employment shortages.

The result, for better or worse, is that California’s population is aging. “By 2040, 22 percent of Californians will be 65 or older, up from 14 percent in 2020,” the Public Policy Institute ...

Aging is a natural process, but many seek ways to delay its effects. The desire to maintain health and vitality has led researchers to explore different interventions. Some studies suggest that ...