Tag: Ageing

Men lose their Y chromosome as they age. Scientists thought it didn’t matter – but now we’re learning more

Men lose their Y chromosome as they age. Scientists thought it didn’t matter – but now we’re learning more

A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs

A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs

what aged-care staff say about their grief when residents die

what aged-care staff say about their grief when residents die

Older adults who follow healthy diets accumulate chronic diseases more slowly – new study

Older adults who follow healthy diets accumulate chronic diseases more slowly – new study

How old are you really? Are the latest ‘biological age’ tests all they’re cracked up to be?

How old are you really? Are the latest ‘biological age’ tests all they’re cracked up to be?

The pursuit of eternal youth goes back centuries. Modern cosmetic surgery is turning it into a reality – for rich people

The pursuit of eternal youth goes back centuries. Modern cosmetic surgery is turning it into a reality – for rich people

Here’s a simple, science-backed way to sharpen your thinking and improve your memory

Here’s a simple, science-backed way to sharpen your thinking and improve your memory

What’s the difference between ageing and frailty? One is inevitable – the other is not

What’s the difference between ageing and frailty? One is inevitable – the other is not

Why do some people’s hair and nails grow quicker than mine?

Why do some people’s hair and nails grow quicker than mine?

The Reason Women Outlive Men – Video

The Reason Women Outlive Men – Video

Global Challenges in Ageing: Looking Ahead

Global Challenges in Ageing: Looking Ahead

Humans are killing off the old and wise animals that hold nature together. Here’s what must change

Humans are killing off the old and wise animals that hold nature together. Here’s what must change