Researchers have developed a new method that can measure ageing in various animal species. This technique uses the so-called “ageing clock”, a way to determine how quickly cells

Bats live to an exceptional age relative to their body size. This is because, through their ability to fly, they developed a particularly efficient metabolism. As a result, they are better able to handle metabolic damage to their cells

Researchers are making progress in the fight against age-related disorders through the use of advanced genetic therapies and cellular-level studies. Recent research shows that gene treatment targeting caveolin-1, a protein

Harvard Health Publishing has released a new report focused on healthy ageing. This report explains in an accessible way what scientists know about living longer and healthier

In the field of health and ageing, there is a new player: The Thalion Initiative. This non-profit organisation focuses on fundamentally understanding the ageing process, something which, according to

The Forever Healthy Foundation has launched a special website: evipedia.ai. This digital encyclopedia provides a clear overview of more than 500 treatments and methods that can improve health and longevity

At the age of 82, Judy Miller decided to take on a new challenge: learning to swim. With the support of her granddaughter, she started swimming lessons, something that is often seen as

The global population is ageing, something that has major consequences for society and the economy. In the past, the costs of population ageing were mainly seen as a problem, because pensions, healthcare and

The Villages in Florida is currently the largest retirement community for over-55s in the world. With more than 150,000 residents, this place is growing rapidly and continues to expand with new homes. The

The Century Summit 2026 recently took place at Stanford University, a gathering dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of longer life. This year, the focus was on learning and

How we listen to older people in music is slowly changing. According to research, our appreciation of older voices is not just based on how they sound, but primarily on cultural ideas about

Researchers have discovered that supplementation with taurine, a natural substance in our bodies, leads to a longer and healthier lifespan in various animal species. Taurine is an amino acid that plays an important

Mitochondria are well-known power plants in our cells, but they do much more than just that. New research shows that these cellular components also play an important role in the ageing process

The menopause is for many women an inevitable phase in which the ovaries stop releasing eggs and the production of hormones, such as oestrogen, decreases. This can increase health risks, for example

Researchers have discovered that slowing down the ageing process not only improves health, but also yields a major economic benefit. In a recent study it was calculated that one extra

Scientists are making more and more discoveries about the molecular processes that influence ageing. A recent breakthrough comes from researchers at the Buck Institute, who are focussing on understanding

The Buck Institute has opened a unique centre dedicated specifically to research into ageing in women. This research centre, the Reproductive Biology Hub, supports scientists who study how

Scientist Nathan Price is working on a future in which our years are not only longer, but above all healthier. He leads a research centre that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect diseases early

Increasing numbers of people are reaching an advanced age, but how we spend these extra years is just as important. Scientists at the Buck Institute show that our healthy life years, too

Research shows that taking up new hobbies or taking courses at a later age improves brain function. This helps to strengthen the memory

Many people know that exercise, healthy eating and enough sleep are important for living a longer and healthier life. New research shows that gratitude can also play a positive role

A good night's sleep turns out to be an important secret to a long and healthy life. New research shows that sleep is not merely rest, but an essential biological function. During the

Eating disorders are often seen as problems affecting young people, but older adults can also be affected by them. These conditions can have severe consequences for the body, which persist even after recovery

Last month, Thomas “Tom” Johnson passed away, a prominent scientist who put ageing research on the map. In the 1980s, ageing was a difficult process to study, because