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Becca R. Levy, a professor of epidemiology at Yale University of Public Health, led a team that used results from the Health and Retirement Study to conclude that reading will increase longevity. More, here.  

Jean Chatzky had a piece on Today.com a while back about the benefits of continuing to work. More, here.  

A new study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, cites high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as the best exercise method to reverse signs of aging. More, here.

Northwestern University published a study recently about the positive effects of sound waves in older adults. More, here.

Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may help slow aging. More, here.    

Gordon Hurd summarizes a recent Wall Street Journal article explaining why men may have a harder time aging. More, here.    

Jim Gordon, with the Hudson Valley Chronogram, has a thoughtful piece examining both the good and bad aspects of aging in place. Much of the data he's compiled is Hudson Valley-specific, but it's worth reading nonetheless. More, here.    

Paul Spector MD, has an article in the Huffington Post explaining why we gain weight as we age, and offering some solutions. More, here

The Chicago Sun Times posted some helpful information about geriatricians, and how they can be of benefit. More, here.    

The Journal, Nature Communications, published new research linking aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. More, here.