Ageing

There are many things I will never know about my grandma. But we can still delight together in the twists and turns of her mind.

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Aiming to live to 100? A new report suggests we should be focusing on healthy longevity, rather than simple lifespan.

Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II and was an avid hiker in her 80s.

Whether you’re 60 or 16, conducting a life review can be a useful exercise in building purpose and meaning into your present and future.

Changing society’s attitudes to growing old remains an uphill battle.

Whether we like it or not, ageing is inevitable. But that hasn’t stopped it from becoming a source of both fascination and fear.

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As new drugs and supplements promise to help extend our lives, it’s hard not to be intrigued.

In a culture that worships youth, preventing the signs of ageing has become synonymous with self-care. But are we being set up to fail?

Some of Australia’s top experts share what happens to our bodies and brains as the years pass, and what we can do to mitigate less-desirable changes.

Biohacking is the idea that we can enhance our biology to improve our health span, wellbeing and performance. And it’s becoming more common.

Unlike our chronological age, our biological age refers to damage done to our cells by genetics, lifestyle, nutrition and medical conditions.