Why high-intensity exercise can help ease midlife pain
At the age of 58, cycling convert Marco Baggioli is relishing the high-intensity thrills of time-trial racing – a challenging sport that sees him cycle at speeds…
10,000 steps a day may no longer be route to prime health in later life
Walking just 6,000 steps a day could reduce the risk of early death in people over 60, a study has found. Taking more than 8,000 steps, however,…
Early onset of menopause raises risk of dementia later in life by a third
A woman is a third more likely develop dementia if she goes through an early menopause, according to a new study. If a woman goes through the…
Stuffing brains with too much information could cause memory loss in old age
Memory loss in older age may stem from the brain being too cluttered with knowledge, making it more difficult to sift through, scientists believe. Although forgetting names…
Seven things you can do in your 60s to guarantee a longer life
While Prof Kenny says there is not enough evidence that vegans outlive vegetarians, she agrees that one of the best things we can do to live longer…
Mandatory Covid vaccine U-turn came too late for us, say care homes
The legal requirement for care home staff to be fully vaccinated came into effect last November. An estimated 40,000 people lost their jobs over the policy. Under…
Are you age-appropriate or a midlife rebel? The new rules of getting older
While redefining your look via your wardrobe or hairstyle is commonplace, some feel compelled to surgically alter their face, have a breast lift or visit a trichologist…
The secret to living past 110, according to Britain’s supercentenarians
Ethel Caterham has a few words of advice for the tech bros of Silicon Valley. At 112 years old, she is not only the oldest person in…
Want to stay young? Household chores can iron out your ailments and polish up the mind
Older adults who regularly perform household chores have better memory and attention span than those who shirk their domestic duties, new research has shown. Housework was also…