Ageing

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>.