Are you ageing successfully?
There's no one way to age successfully, but there are plenty of ways to go about extending your lifespan while improving your health and psychological wellbeing. Physiotherapist Kate Roberts explains how.
Nine in 10 support voluntary assisted dying, unless they're over 70
Nine in 10 Australians back voluntary assisted dying and two thirds say it should be an option even if a person's condition isn't terminal, says a new report.
Why your blood pressure changes with age and how to manage it
Pharmacist explains the difference between stable and high blood pressure, why your blood pressure changes with age and ways to help lower and treat high readings.
What our 'kidney clock' can tell us about our age on the inside
Someone with reduced kidney function is probably a lot older biologically than their last birthday would indicate, says Dr Norman Swan.
Key to happiness may be how older adults arrange their living space
A new study suggests there may be some truth behind the saying 'home is where the heart is'.
Learning a little humility harder for the alpha male
We all deal with ageing in our own way, but for the alpha male, the loss of power and prestige can be galling, writes Peter Leith.
How storytelling is helping us better understand ageing and loneliness
During the pandemic, loneliness has swept through all generations, with the mental and physical health issues that come with it. Here's how storytelling is helping.
New research dispels sex myths about older people
Survey finds over-50s are having more sex than their younger counterparts, putting paid to the belief that the desire for intimacy diminishes with age.
Meaningful activities the key to happy ageing - and a longer life
Aussie researchers say that staying engaged in meaningful activities ensures happiness and longevity.
Scientists find the source of superagers' memory
Researchers discover the brains of superagers more closely resemble those of young adults.
New study reveals greying hair can be halted – even reversed
A new small-scale study shows evidence that psychological stress is linked to the greying of hair and that the process is potentially reversible.
Could this be the cause of your muscle weakness?
Muscle weakness often starts gradually and makes once-simple tasks harder, but there may be a simple explanation.
