“It’s in their genes” is a common refrain from scientists when asked about factors that allow centenarians to reach age 100 and beyond. Up until now, research has focused on genetic variations that offer a physiological advantage such as high levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Ferkauf Graduate School of [...]

Delighted exclamations and cries of recognition were heard throughout the elegant room at the Museum of Jewish Heritage as alumni of the 25th, 40th, and 50th classes of Yeshiva University ran into old friends and classmates at YU’s 2012 Reunion on Wednesday, May 23rd. The annual event, this year celebrating the classes of 1962, 1972, [...]