Ageing

A woman cups her hands around a mug and drinks the brew

What's the best hot drink for your health?

Sadly, it's not hot chocolate
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Are my kids ageing me?

Parents, you may want to sit down to read this one – if you're allowed to
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Woman holding knee in pain.

How can I look after my knees as I get older

Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older
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Tardigrade, a microscopic water bear, swims in water.

What makes tardigrades so indestructible?

Scientists are beginning to understand what makes tardigrades (otherwise known as 'water bears') so indestructible
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The simple life changes that can prevent your cognitive decline

More of us are living longer, but our brains don’t always show the same resilience as our bodies. Could science extend our neurological health to keep pace with physical longevity?
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The groundbreaking new research revealing what drives loneliness – and what actually helps

Human disconnection has turned out to be far more complex – and far more treatable – than anyone expected
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Image of a woman, one half of her face is young, the other is elderly

Can we actually reverse ageing

Wrinkle creams only promise to turn back the clock – a pea-sized jellyfish actually does it
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A hand writes with a pen and paper

What your handwriting could reveal about your dementia risk

When a group of older adults in Portugal completed writing tests, scientists found a link between how they wrote and their brain health
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Top view of a woman sleeping in bed. She looks peaceful and fast asleep

Does sleeping on your side give you wrinkles?

Your face has fault lines – and every night you spend lying on them, you're making them worse
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Your gut microbiome could add years to your life. Here's how to help it

New research suggests that our microbiomes can even help us resist the effects of ageing, if we treat them right
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7 gut health secrets that can slow ageing

By studying the increasing number of people who are living beyond their 100th birthdays, scientists are discovering the secrets of their guts
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Can you stop your sense of taste dulling as you age?

Is there any way of stopping your sense of taste from dulling as you age? A doctor explains the steps you can take
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A low-polygon human brain dissolves from top to bottom, visually representing the progression of memory loss.

A new type of dementia is forcing doctors to rethink memory loss

Doctors are only just getting to grips with LATE – a newly recognised form of cognitive decline behind up to one in five dementia cases
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Syringe and vial.

Most anti-ageing peptides don’t work. But these might

Touted by the internet as the next big cure for ageing, a wide range of peptide products are growing in popularity. But evidence for their efficacy, let alone safety, is shaky at best
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Person measuring belly fat.

Why it's harder to shed weight as you get older (and how to fight it)

Could these brain receptors be responsible for middle-aged weight gain?
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Person refusing alcoholic drink.

Alcohol has a dramatic impact on your biological age. Here’s how

The effects of alcohol extend beyond a sore head the next day
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How eating the wrong protein is ageing you faster

From fasting to low-protein diets, the evolving science of dietary restriction might just offer the key to slowing ageing
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The back of a male head with a bald stop appearing on the crown.

Scientists might soon cure balding. Here’s how

A new understanding of balding means scientists are poised to cure it once and for all.
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The five life stages of a woman, from baby to elder

Just one day in your life could soon reveal how long you’ll live

After building a Truman Show experiment, scientists were able to predict the lifespans of their 81 subjects
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Senior woman hiking in nature, her friends are in the background.

‘Stunning’ new treatment may reverse frailty after just one dose

A landmark trial suggests stem cells can reverse the physical decline of ageing
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The one personality trait that could help your brain stay decades younger

Scientists studying remarkably sharp 80-year-olds have spotted a common thread
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Group of people looking through binoculars watching for birds

Birdwatching could help slow ageing, breakthrough study finds

It turns out being bird-brained could actually be the ultimate goal for your cognitive health
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Man looking in mirror.

5 simple ways to instantly find your 'biological age'

Sure, you can be 40 in length of time, but what's stopping you from having the biology of a 20-year-old?
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These are the best omega oils that could slow ageing

From salmon to supplements, here’s everything you need to know about omega oils…
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