Ageing

With more than one in five residents aged 60 or above and fertility well below replacement level, Kerala is confronting the challenges of an ageing population before the rest of India

How good food can be harnessed to slow the ageing process

Growing life expectancy, changing family structures and rising incomes are driving demand for home care, assisted living and senior-focused health services

Kerala's elderly welfare reforms highlight the economic impact of population ageing and offer a roadmap for states preparing for India's shrinking demographic dividend

Kerala is attempting to tackle the fallout of a very southern trend: A growing elderly population. Others may want to take note

The company has already drawn up plans to expand into Mauritius and is also eyeing Sri Lanka and Dubai

A nationwide survey released on World Health Day 2026 shows rising awareness around healthy ageing in India, but only a small percentage are actively adopting lifestyle changes

New research finds the thymus remains active in adults and may influence immunity, cancer outcomes and ageing risk, with stronger thymus function linked to better survival and lower disease burden

Two people can share the same life yet age at very different speeds. From hormones and stress to lifestyle and hidden health factors, doctors explain how couples can maintain intimacy and connection

A new study finds ageing may not mean inevitable decline, and many older adults actually improve their cognitive and physical health with a positive mindset about ageing

Forever chemicals, widely used in everyday products like nonstick cookware and food packaging, may accelerate biological ageing, particularly in middle-aged men, according to a new study

A new study finds that "hasslers", people who constantly create stress in your life, may accelerate biological ageing, increase inflammation, and raise the risk of multiple diseases

Certain foods, such as yogurt and kefir, or dietary supplements contain probiotics - living microbes that may benefit the gut microbiome

How women feel about growing older may be connected to how their bodies age at a molecular level, suggests a new NYU study

New US research links the shingles vaccine to lower inflammation and slower biological ageing in later life, suggesting adult vaccination may support healthier ageing beyond infection prevention

From cataracts to glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, many serious vision problems in older adults show no early symptoms. Doctors explain why routine eye tests matter even when vision seems fine

Experts explain which health screenings still matter after 65, which are overused, and how personalised decisions can be more useful

Nationally, the working-age population is expected to peak around 2031, but several states have already crossed that point

Doctors warn that falls after 65 can trigger fractures, immobility, and fear, accelerating long-term disability and dependence, and leaving older adults struggling to regain confidence and function

From early awakenings to lighter sleep, ageing changes how we rest. A neurologist explains when disturbed sleep is normal, when it points to disease, and what to do to rest better