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Yesterday

Active investors can miss out when compared to passive ones because switching investments costs them returns in the long term.

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.

This Month

Ruper Murdoch on the way to his jet on his one-year wedding anniversary.

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.

The risks of drinking alcohol increase as we age.

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

Older people who needed no support to sit or stand were about six times less likely to die of heart disease.

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.

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‘No Plan B’ on AUKUS; Monash CEO quits; Wall Street bubble fears

Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.

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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.

A new study of more than 47,000 women found links between coffee and healthy ageing.

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

Skin cancer explained

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.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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.

ing Frederik X and Queen Mary. Denmark’s retirement regime is being overhauled.

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.

Planks are among the exercises recommended for healthy ageing.

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.

A brain “organoid” – a bundle of lab-grown human tissue. Queensland researchers studied organoids to screen drugs that can flush out damaging senescent cells from brain tissue.

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.

Diets with comparatively higher amounts of plant-based foods were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy ageing.

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.

Joe Biden at Donald Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025.

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.

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Paul and Melissa Bennett from Canberra.

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.

Committing to a consistent sleep schedule is important, and can reduce your risk of cancer, stroke and many other illnesses.

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.

Menopause specialist Dr Naomi Potter: “Good sleep hygiene is crucial.”

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.

Some doctors are betting metformin can head off some chronic diseases before they even develop.

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

Septuagenarian marathon runner Jeannie Rice can teach us to age like a champion.

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.

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