Most older New Zealanders live in private homes. As the population ages, making streets, transport and public spaces work for them will become crucial.
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A study of nearly 3,000 older swedes found long gaps between meals may speed up chronic disease – especially for those over 78.
It depends how old you are and if you have an underlying health condition.
Australians can expect to live around 87% of their lives in full health.
As more services move online, a study based on interviews with over-65s reveals growing barriers to staying connected, informed and independent.
Studying middle-aged populations is important to understanding what Alzheimer’s disease looks like in the earliest stages, to make preventive measures more effective.
You don’t have to live in a special “blue zone” to be live longer.
Your 40s can feel more exhausting than your 60s. The reason isn’t inevitable decline, but a clash between biology and peak life demand.
Ageing well isn’t about luck – it’s about habits.
These tests promise to show how much cellular ‘wear and tear’ your body has undergone, and how that corresponds with your age in years. Here’s what the science says.
Protecting your posture isn’t just about appearance. It’s about staying strong, mobile and independent as you age.
Moving your body can have a big impact on your brain – and it doesn’t have to be a workout at the gym.
Many falls are preventable. So exercise that targets balance and strength is crucial.
Unlike mat pilates, which only uses your body weight, the reformer adds resistance, so you can change the difficulty according to your level of fitness. But there are also cheaper options.
Genetics, age, hormones and nutrition can affect the growth of your hair and nails. Here’s how.
‘Weight creep’ doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here’s what’s behind this sneaky annual occurrence and some practical steps to prevent it.
14 people over 50 from diverse cultural backgrounds shared their hopes and fears of ageing through what their treasured photographs mean to them.
A new payment system requires wealthier people to contribute more for non-clinical services. Here’s what it means for Australians planning for in-home or residential aged care.
For the people I spoke to, retirement is understood as an opportunity to live a life for themselves, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines. Here’s how.
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University
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Senior Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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ESRC Strategic Adviser on Quantitative Methods Training, University of Edinburgh
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Associate Professor in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Chair of Molecular Biogerontology, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University
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Head of Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing, La Trobe University
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Emeritus Professor, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Tropical Public Health, James Cook University
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AXA Professor of Epidemiology of Ageing, Newcastle University
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Senior Research Analyst, University of Sydney