Proud centenarian.
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A new study in mice raises hopes that we could live longer and be healthier.
There’s more to ageing than wrinkles and crow’s feet.
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A recent study suggests Australian women are ageing 20 years earlier than their US counterparts. But this claim deserves some close scrutiny.
Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart depict something unusual for superhero films in Logan: ageing.
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As DC and Marvel battle for movie domination at the box office, older people are being left out.
A potential anti-ageing drug is likely to be more effective at maintaining health than extending lifespan.
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The true promise of ageing research is that rather than tackling individual diseases one at a time, a single drug to treat ageing would treat all of the diseases that arise in old age, at once.
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Researchers have discovered a new way to fight ageing and age-related disease – going after senescent cells.
People with delirium may hallucinate.
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Delirium is a neurological (nervous system) condition where a person becomes suddenly confused. Around one in five elderly people in hospital suffer from delirium.
The majority of retiring South Africans look to the state for support.
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South Africa might want to consider raising its retirement age to 70 to cope with a challenge of an ageing population that’s under-insured and relying on an already pressured public purse.
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Remote care is more than the mere sum of technological devices.
We look the same, but one of us will live longer than the other.
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Large mammals such as elephants and whales are among the most long-lived of animals, but very tall humans don’t enjoy the same benefits.
Still got it.
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Thinking of having a baby? It’s not all down to women to get healthy in preparation.
Brain training programs support healthy brain ageing – but you’ve got to choose the right one.
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Many brain training programs are based on the principles of neuroplasticity. But a new study shows that less than 40% are backed by proof of efficacy.
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It’s not all about health and wealth.
Separated at launch. Scott and Mark Kelly.
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A twin experiment in space can help us prevent diseases on Earth.
A Japanese dementia patient holds a baby seal robot known as Paro.
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Perhaps communication robots can one day help people express their views on having a robot in their life.
It’s estimated our cells will replicate 10,000 trillion times in our lifetime. Errors in this process can lead to cancer.
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Modern medicine is increasing our lifespan. But as we survive diseases and live longer, more of us are succumbing to cancer.
Our heart works hard for every second we are alive. Eventually its processes will wear out.
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Given our increasing lifespan, we need to better understand how and why the cardiovascular system ages and whether we can slow down the processes involved.
Kenya needs to pass laws to provide for the healthcare needs of its ageing population.
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With an increased demand for health care for older people, Kenya needs to pass legislation that protects them.
We experience lots of changes in our body as we age, and our eyes and ears are no exception. Unfortunately this toys with our senses.
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Changes to our eyes and ears occur as a result of disease, genetic factors, “wear and tear” and environmental factors.
Older people are more likely to have falls as their balance and muscle strength usually isn’t what it was.
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In 2012 the total cost of poor bone health in adults aged over 50 years was A$2.75 billion, and 64% of this cost was the direct cost associated with treating and managing fractures.
Will you still be able to do the crossword when you’re 80? Yep, better than ever, probably.
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There are a number of myths associated with what happens to our brain and bodies as we age.