Aging

You're born with roughly 9,000 taste buds, and they're very good at regenerating — which is why you can recover the ability to taste just days after burning your tongue. But that changes as we age.

Why Taste Buds Dull As We Age

by Natalie Jacewicz

You're born with roughly 9,000 taste buds, and they're very good at regenerating — which is why you can recover the ability to taste just days after burning your tongue. But that can change as we age.
While medical advances have allowed us to live longer, it's important to think about what you want before a health crisis hits.

Why Immortality Is Overrated

by John Henning Schumann

Before a health crisis hits, think deeply about the care you want and what you'd like to avoid. Make sure your family and your doctor understand your wishes, says John Henning Schumann.