I am determined to have the grace to allow myself and others to age with joy and a reverence for life
Statistically, our population is classified as one that is ageing rapidly. There are ways to ensure that we go into our retirement years healthier, fitter and more cognisant
Longevity enthusiasts believe immortality is a worthwhile goal. But refugees from the past could create problems for future generations
A rare condition has caused this man’s body to age at super speed. Why?
There have been many success stories in efforts to extend the human lifespan in the past 200 years
Speaking more than one language could lead to better tests scores and even being a more empathetic person.
Actor Russell Crowe is grossly mistaken when he thinks that there are enough roles for older women if only they’d not want to play 21-year-olds.
American researchers think it will help to get rid of senescent cells, that were previously thought of as inert instead of trouble-causers.
Testosterone may well help with male aging issues – if you don’t mind the moobs.
Scientists are finding that various parts of the human body wind down at different rates, writes Ian Sample.
An innovative suit gives medical students an idea of what the elderly experience in their daily lives, writes Kate Connolly.
Far from presenting you with a fait accompli, the telomere test’s value may lie in extending your life.
Watching too much television could shorten your life, a study suggests.
A study at a Buddhist retreat suggests eastern relaxation techniques can protect our chromosomes from degenerating.
Don’t give up on exercise — it will keep your strength up in your twilight years, writes <b>Mandi Smallhorne</b>.
I have a wrinkle. I’ve come to terms with it. I made the unhappy discovery two weeks shy of my 31st birthday, writes <b>Nikiwe Bikitsha</b>.
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/ 8 December 2010
Scientists claim to be a step closer to reversing the ageing process after rejuvenating worn-out organs in elderly mice.
Men reach 50 and then cast their eyes to 30-year-olds. Their wives of fortysomething are sometimes quite relieved at this stage.
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/ 15 October 2008
A team of United States researchers has found that searching the internet stimulates brain activity in the elderly and middle-aged.