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Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh with patient Alice Chan. With a tailored exercise plan for those with early osteoporosis, she says, “For the most part, people feel strong quickly, within weeks.”

Walking’s great – but to strengthen bones, a little heavy lifting goes a long way

Poor bone health puts two out of three Australians aged over 50 at risk of fractures, falls and a shortened lifespan. Many are fighting back – with dumbbells.

  • Erin O'Dwyer

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When I let my hair go grey, good things started to happen

Midlife women say they feel invisible, but this is the best time of life to be truly noticed.

  • Catherine Greer
A change in deeming rates would alter pension payments for retirees.

As we head to an election, does either party care about retirees?

The budget and budget reply were clearly targeted at families and younger workers, with little more than crumbs offered to midlife and older Australians.

  • Bec Wilson

We know we should eat better to live longer. Why are so few of us doing it?

Two large new studies suggest that despite growing awareness about health and wellness, we’re getting no better at maintaining a healthy diet.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

Are your hands making you look older? Here’s how to treat them

They are the hardest-working parts of the body, and often neglected when it comes to skincare.

  • Stephanie Darling
Robyn Holland tracks her 95-year-old stepmother Val Harvey using the FindMy app on their iPhones for added peace of mind.

Why tracking your parents is about to be the next big thing

While most tracking app users are antsy parents who keep tabs on their kids, adult children tracking elderly parents could be the next big thing.

  • Cindy Yin
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The idea of sitting on a beach sounds nice for a few days (or maybe a couple of weeks), but most people crave more than just doing nothing.

The myth of retirement is a con, don’t fall for it

Financial freedom doesn’t automatically bring fulfilment. Here’s how to bring purpose to your life after retirement.

  • Bec Wilson

A facelift under 40: Is it worth it?

When a young Australian woman shared her facelift surgery on TikTok recently, it pointed to a growing interest in plastic surgery among Millennials. But is there any advantage to “preventative ageing” procedures?

  • Lauren Ironmonger
As we age, our neck muscles weaken over time, causing vertical bands and horizontal necklace lines.

Turkey neck? This is what you can do about it

The delicate skin on your neck and décolletage makes it prone to premature ageing.

  • Stephanie Darling
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‘Walking on jagged gravel’: When is it time to replace a knee (or hip)?

Some 150,000 artificial joints go into Australians’ bodies every year. But they’re no easy fix. What’s it like to get a new hip or knee, or both?

  • Jackson Graham

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