Besides well-known advice on healthy ageing, such as exercising and eating well, gratitude appears to have a surprising effect on our well-being. Gratitude goes beyond just saying “thank you”; it

Sleeping well is more important for our health than we often think. Recent research shows that getting enough sleep is just as essential as eating healthily and getting enough exercise. On average, we

Eating disorders are often seen as problems affecting younger people, but they continue to have consequences later in life. These conditions can cause serious damage to the body, such as a weakened

Last month, Thomas “Tom” Johnson passed away, a pioneer in scientific research into ageing. His work changed the idea that extending lifespan was impossible. In

A daily handful of nuts can make a big difference to your health and longevity. Scientific research shows that people who eat nuts regularly are less likely to develop heart and

Getting the shingles vaccine appears not only to protect against this painful rash. Recent research suggests that it may also help slow down the biological ageing process.

Recent research involving more than 270,000 participants shows that a higher amount of the amino acid tyrosine in the body is associated with a shorter life expectancy in men. Tyrosine is found

Scientists have investigated how the body changes as we get older. They studied nearly seven million cells from 21 different organs, such as the brain, heart and lungs. Their research showed that

In men, the loss of the Y chromosome in an increasing number of body cells as they age may cause serious health problems. This phenomenon, whereby the Y chromosome slowly disappears, was previously mostly

New research shows that behaviour in middle age can give clues as to how long someone will live. Scientists followed fish throughout their entire lives and discovered that those who were active

It has long been a subject of debate: to what extent do our genes determine how long we live? New research from the Weizmann Institute shows that genetic factors are much more important

New research shows that travelling may help to slow down the ageing process. According to the researchers, positive travel experiences ensure that the body stays better balanced and becomes more resilient.

Researchers at the University of Rochester have transferred a special gene from the naked mole rat into mice. This gene plays a role in living a longer and healthier life

Scientists have discovered a new treatment that significantly accelerates wound healing in ageing skin. This skin cream works by targeting harmful cells that, over time, in the skin

Scientists have discovered a protein in the brain that may play a major role in the body’s ageing process. This protein, known as menin, appears to be important in a part of

Researchers from Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray that could potentially reverse the ageing process in the brain. This spray reduces inflammation and helps restore the energy supply in the brain.

Researchers have investigated why some people experience long-term symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. It was thought that inflammation in the brain might be the cause. From a new study

New research shows that CBD, a substance from the cannabis plant, may help to combat Alzheimer's. In tests on mice that had similar brain problems to those in Alzheimer's, it appeared

At 82 years of age, Judy Miller decided to take on a new challenge: learning to swim. With her swimming gear and the support of her granddaughter, she bravely stood in the swimming pool. She

The ageing of the population is one of the biggest changes of our time. It creates challenges in the areas of healthcare and finance. Yet new technological developments offer

Located in central Florida, The Villages is the world’s largest retirement community, with over 150,000 residents. These kinds of residential areas for the over-55s are rapidly growing in popularity, particularly amongst active older people who

An important conference recently took place at Stanford University on a subject of growing importance: living longer requires new ways of learning and working. This event, the

Our culture often determines how we grow older and how we experience old age. This also applies to how we listen to music by older artists. Old voices are not only