This Month
Why SMSFs are quietly winning and what it says about superannuation
SMSFs are outperforming traditional super funds by investing in cheap, simple ETFs and avoiding endless trading and layers of management fees.
Rupert Murdoch goes under the radar, debuts walking aid
The 94-year-old retired media mogul appears to need ambulatory assistance for his undercover outings.
Alcohol risks are much higher for this age group
Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater – even with the same number of drinks.
June
This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live
A new study shows that people who can do it without support are likely to reach an older age. Here’s how to try the sitting-rising challenge for yourself.
‘No Plan B’ on AUKUS; Monash CEO quits; Wall Street bubble fears
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
5 longevity hacks for busy people
It is well known that healthy habits help you age well, but which are the most efficient? Experts share anti-ageing strategies for the time-strapped.
The drink that makes healthy ageing 13pc more likely
Most people who consume coffee appreciate the quick jolt of energy it provides. A new study suggests it could also help you live better for longer.
Could changing your plasma actually help you live longer?
A new study says this trendy anti-ageing treatment may be able to slow the biological breakdown that comes with age, even in otherwise healthy people.
May
Common vitamin may slow ageing, new study suggests
A large trial shows that it may delay one biological mechanism. But do not rush out to buy supplements just yet, say experts.
Let’s just relax and pass the fair and affordable super tax
Even if you have to pay the tax, your comfortable retirement is safe, and you are still getting the benefit of tax concessions.
Denmark raises retirement age to 70, sparking outcry
The Scandinavian country is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe as a controversial vote in parliament leads to public criticism.
How a scientist who studies ‘super agers’ exercises for a longer life
Eric Topol’s book talks about a future when advanced drugs, biochemistry and AI should allow us to slow how fast we age. Meanwhile, he has some tips.
Want to stay healthy as you age? Watch your senescent cells
The steady accumulation of these “zombies” throughout our lives is increasingly being implicated in almost all such illnesses – and even the ageing process.
Eat this to help you reach 70 without chronic disease
A diet rich in plant-based foods and fewer ultra-processed products is associated with healthier ageing, a study has found.
Selective truths on Biden decline were like Trump’s alternative facts
The former president and his inner circle created an alternate universe that they sold to the public – the sort of unreality that his Republican foe excels at.
We have $250,000 a year to retire on. Here’s how to find your number
Paul and Melissa Bennett were surprised to find they could to retire at 55. But having enough money is only one part of retirement.
A longevity expert’s 5 tips for ageing well
The fact that genes do not necessarily determine if you get older in good health suggests “we can pretty much all do better” to delay disease, says one doctor.
The 10 most common questions I’m asked about menopause
Naomi Potter is one of the UK’s leading experts on the subject. Here are the queries she most often gets, and the answers she gives.
Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?
It is prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome as well as aiding weight loss. But can it help you live longer? Here’s what experts say.
April
At 77, she’s as fit as at 25. What her body tells us about ageing.
Record-breaking marathoner Jeannie Rice is genetically blessed with high oxygen uptake, but the septuagenarian’s other habits set an example we can all emulate.