Ageing
The surprising ways Parkinson’s can now be spotted years early
A wave of new breakthrough tech could detect the disease years – even decades – before major symptoms strike
Weight-loss jabs may slow biological ageing, landmark new study suggests
GLP-1 drugs are best known for treating diabetes and obesity, but could they also help to slow down how we age?
This simple diet change could slow your biological age in just four weeks, study suggests
The answer could lie in the balance of what is on your plate
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The simple, surprising habits that can slow your immune ageing by years
New research on the thymus and T cells is helping us understand how our immune system ages
The single cheapest (and most surprising) way to add years to your life, according to a major Harvard study
Experts have spent generations tracking exactly how powerful it really is
Should I be worried about my teenager's moods?
Teens that rated themselves as aggressive were more likely to have a higher 'biological age' at 30
8 surprising habits that are adding years to your biological age
New research is revealing things that might be reducing your lifespan. Here's what to look out for
Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them without knowing it
Eternal youth is the stuff of religion and mythology, but what if we could just have a bit more of it? What if there was a pill that could slow down the ravages of time, so that you could feel younger for longer. It sounds like snake oil, but there’s a growing body of research that’s betting on making it a reality.
How can I improve my memory?
Science just traced the issue back to a surprising source
9 simple, science-backed changes that can reverse your biological age
Science says it’s time to rethink – and take control – of our body's age. Here’s how to slow, halt and potentially turn back your biological clock
This is the single best diet to help prevent dementia, according to a Harvard professor
Nearly half of dementia cases may be preventable through lifestyle – and the foods you eat could make all the difference
The surprising truth about which exercise actually slows ageing
You don’t need to be a gym bro to enjoy the benefits of strength training. But there are some things you need to know
We’ve found the true limit on how long humans can live, say experts
Even if we could cure every illness, our own cells would eventually give out
25 surprisingly small changes that can significantly lower your dementia risk
Here are some of the behaviours that scientists believe will keep your head in the game
5 surprising lessons about how to age better, according to leading longevity experts
Forget everything you think you know about ageing – this is what scientists want you to know about living better for longer
Why dementia can be harder to spot in women – and the signs to look for
There is more to cognitive decline than just memory loss
Everything you've been told about your metabolism and age is wrong
It turns out we have much more control over our bodies as we age than you might think
I've spent my career studying ageing. Here are the 7 ways I slow my biological clock
Meet the scientist who’s testing cutting-edge ageing research on his own body
'Your cognitive peak isn't in your 20s': A landmark study just demolished everything we thought about brain ageing
A landmark study says your brain can get sharper, not duller, with age. But is it as easy as it sounds?
Why are more older people dying after falls?
Some medications might make older adults more likely to fall, doctors warn – and they're being more widely prescribed
How much of our lifespan is down to good genetics?
It's not diet, exercise or luck
What's the best hot drink for your health?
Sadly, it's not hot chocolate
Are my kids ageing me?
Parents, you may want to sit down to read this one – if you're allowed to
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
