Lifestyle
5 early signs of cataracts that can start in your 40s or 50s
Washington Post: Cataracts often start forming in people’s 40s and 50s.
Latest from Ageing
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
The conversation that changed how I think about assisted dying
OPINION: Conversations about euthanasia show a complex, confronting and moving reality.
How to lower the likelihood of Alzheimer’s if you have a genetic risk
New York Times: APOE4 is the most common genetic variant associated with the disease.
I’m a longevity scientist. Here are five everyday habits to slow ageing
Telegraph: These fads often promise the world, but which are actually worth your time?
'A no-brainer': NZ Super change must be phased in over decades
82% of chief executives surveyed want NZ Super eligibility raised.
Is retirement unhealthy? It depends
New York Times: Why it matters whether someone chooses to leave a job or is pushed out.
Scientists may have the key to treating arthritis: Regrowing the knee
Washington Post: Could arthritic knees one day regenerate themselves?
Dementia beds full, waitlists growing as aged care sector warns of looming crisis
Modelling says 70 more beds are needed in Mount Maunganui and 10 in Rotorua.
What can a biological age test actually tell you?
New York Times: Experts weigh in on the tests’ current accuracy and usefulness.
How a photo of a patient’s face could predict whether they’ll survive cancer
Washington Post: Scientists have developed an AI model trained on millions of photos.
10 things to ask yourself before giving your adult children money
OPINION: Clear goals can turn family financial help into independence.
This doctor says our obsession with living longer has gone way too far
Telegraph: 'The idea of the body as a programmable dataset is a delusion.'
Is there a ‘perfect’ age to start HRT? This is what the experts say
Telegraph: How the timing around HRT affects health benefits and risks.
Rise of the Grumps: Angry middle-aged men drive surge in crime
Older generations more likely to be held in connection with violent behaviour, data shows.
Editorial: Retirement age must rise, but not at everyone's expense
OPINION: A higher retirement age could penalise people in physically demanding jobs.
The best thing to do with a relative who has Alzheimer’s
NYT opinion: I couldn't cure my dad's Alzheimer’s, but here's what I could heal.
How to take care of your knees in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond
Washington Post: The latest science suggests knees are more resilient than you think.
Why lifting weights is good for your heart
New York Times: Strength training isn’t just for muscle and bone health.
3 science-backed ways to help your brain clear out waste
Washington Post: If the brain's plumbing doesn't work, cellular garbage accumulates.
Two simple hand movement tests that can help detect early cognitive decline
Telegraph: Why finger dexterity is important – and how to put it to the test.
6 things longevity experts wish people would stop saying
NYT: Living longer and healthier is important. But don’t believe everything you hear.
Doomsday paper written 65 years ago predicted humanity's end in matter of weeks
Paper's author warned Earth's population would be overwhelmed by its numbers, not hunger.
I was worried about my mum's 'death cafe' – then I found out what it is
OPINION: 'Death cafes' can help families prepare for difficult decisions ahead.
NZ Super at 65 or 67? The real choice is bigger than the number
OPINION: Raising NZ Super age to 67 will not solve the retirement funding challenge.