New research shows that taurine, a common amino acid in the body, may help to slow down ageing. Taurine plays an important role in immune system health.

At the age of 82, Judy Miller decided to take on a new challenge: learning to swim. With the help of her granddaughter and a swimming teacher, she committed herself to fulfilling this wish of

Mitochondria are small power plants in our cells that provide us with power. As we age, their performance declines. This leads to less energy and more complaints due to cell ageing.

The ageing of the population poses a major challenge for society. It used to be thought that living longer would mainly cause financial problems due to higher costs for care and

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. However, recent research shows that they can also play a crucial role in the ageing process and the decline in fertility. Olga

New research shows that different organs in our body do not all age at the same rate. This difference in ageing provides important information about future health risks and life expectancy. Scientists used blood tests

In Florida lies The Villages, the world's largest residential area specifically for seniors. This community already has more than 150,000 residents and will continue to grow significantly in the coming years with thousands of new

New research shows that psilocybin, a substance found in psychedelic mushrooms, can slow down cellular ageing processes. In laboratory research, psilocybin increased the lifespan of human skin and lung cells by

Scientists are investigating how menopause occurs and why only certain animal species experience this phase. In women, ovarian function stops after the fertile period, which leads to hormonal changes. This can cause health problems,

On 17 and 18 February, the Century Summit 2026 took place, a conference focused on the theme of longer lives and work. This event was held on the Stanford campus

Recent research shows that people who live close to the sea live longer on average than those who live elsewhere. This concerns a study in which data from thousands of American neighbourhood statistics were

Scientists are increasingly coming to understand that slowing down the ageing process is not only good for our health, but also for the economy. Recent research shows that it

The way we experience older voices is heavily influenced by cultural ideas about age. We recognise the voices of older artists not only by their sound, but also by our expectations

Researchers have investigated how the way fish move during their lives correlates with their lifespan. They tracked killifish, a species that ages rapidly, and saw that ageing

Researchers at the Buck Institute have made an important discovery about a molecule that plays a major role in our metabolism and ageing process. It concerns coenzyme A (CoA), a

Scientists have made an important discovery about the ageing process in our body. They found that the enzyme RNASEK plays a role in clearing away harmful substances in our cells.

A recent discovery shows that the APOE2 gene plays an important role in protecting brain cells against age-related damage. This gene helps neurons, the nerve cells in the brain, to damaged

The Buck Institute in California has opened a unique research centre specifically focused on the ageing of female reproductive organs. This centre, the Reproductive Biology Hub, is helping scientists to better

A recent study shows that both too little and too much sleep accelerates the body's ageing process. Scientists discovered a link between sleep duration and the biological clock

An innovative way is being developed to stay healthy for longer and prevent diseases of old age. Scientists are combining artificial intelligence (AI) with detailed investigations into our bodies and our living environment.

Average life expectancy has increased significantly over the past century and a half. Unfortunately, many people often experience these extra years with chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular problems, diabetes and dementia. These

New scientific research shows that continuing to learn and keeping your brain active is an important means of supporting your brain health in later life. By learning new things

Alongside familiar factors such as adequate exercise, healthy eating and good sleep, a new discovery is receiving increasing attention: gratitude. This is not just about expressing polite phrases, but about a