New research among more than 270,000 people shows an unexpected relationship between the amino acid tyrosine and the lifespan of men. Tyrosine occurs naturally in protein-rich foods and is

Scientists have carried out a comprehensive study into how the body changes as we get older. They looked at over seven million cells from 21 different organs to better understand when

Researchers discovered that, as they age, men increasingly lose cells with the Y chromosome. This piece of genetic material plays an important role in the male body. The loss happens

Researchers have discovered in fish that middle-aged behaviour can say something about how long they live. Fish that remain active and sleep mainly at night appear to live longer

New research shows that older adults who maintain active social contact live longer than peers who are less involved in social activities. The study followed more than 2,200 people from

A large study involving tens of thousands of participants from Finland and the UK shows that an average weight loss of 6.5 per cent in early midlife can lead to a longer

Our body does not age at the same rate everywhere. That means some organs can be older than our calendar age indicates. Researchers discovered that the rate at which the brain ages can influence

A new scientific study shows that psilocybin, the active ingredient in certain mushrooms, can slow down the ageing of body cells. In the study, human skin and lung cells were treated with psilocybin,

New research shows that people who live close to the sea live longer on average than people in other areas. The study looked at data from more than 66,000 residential areas in

Researchers have discovered that an organism's movement pattern midway through life can provide clues about its remaining lifespan. They tracked the movements of the short-lived killifish, a small fish

Scientists have made an important discovery about ageing. A special enzyme called RNASEK plays a role in slowing down the ageing process. This enzyme helps the body by

At the age of 82, Judy Miller decided to take on a new challenge: learning to swim. Together with her granddaughter Azza, she embarked on this extraordinary journey. Judy took swimming lessons, during which she

The global population is ageing. That has major consequences for our society and economy. In the past, the ageing population was mainly seen as a cost, because more money is needed for pensions

In the United States, the world's largest retirement community, The Villages in Florida, is growing rapidly. This residential area has over 150,000 residents aged 55 and over and continues to expand with thousands

Stanford University recently organised the Century Summit 2026, a conference on longevity and working environments. During this event, central questions were raised about how we can better [integrate work and learning / combine work and learning / integrate work and education]

In our culture, we often associate voices with age in a certain way. Research by Michael Kinney at Stanford shows that we do not always hear older voices as valuable,

Researchers discovered that supplementing taurine, a naturally occurring amino acid, extends the lifespan of various animal species. Taurine plays an important role in the immune system and brain function. In humans

Mitochondria are well-known energy suppliers in our body cells, but research shows that they have many more functions. Scientists discovered that mitochondria may play an important role in the ageing process and

The menopause means the end of their fertile period for many women. This also brings health risks with it, such as an increased risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. Yet it is unclear

Researchers are increasingly seeing that slowing down the ageing process not only improves health, but also yields major economic benefits. A recent study shows that the focus on

Researchers at the Buck Institute have discovered an important molecular process that influences ageing and age-related diseases. Central to this is a substance called co-enzyme A, which helps with

The Buck Institute in California has set up a unique research facility focusing on the relationship between female reproductive biology and ageing. This so-called Reproductive Biology Hub supports scientists who want to know more

Improving the health of older people by preventing diseases is an important goal of a new scientific initiative at the Buck Institute. Here, Professor Nathan Price is working with advanced techniques

It is possible not only to grow older, but also to remain in good health for longer. Most people have to deal with chronic illnesses at an older age, such as