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Why ageing differs: Inflammation may be more lifestyle than biology

Inflammaging might not be a universal feature of ageing after all. Instead, it could be a byproduct of how we live in modern society

Why ageing differs: Inflammation may be more lifestyle than biology
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 10:25 AM IST

Scientists edge closer to drug that could safely extend human lifespan

New meta-analysis shows that rapamycin may mimic the benefits of dietary restriction in animals, bringing researchers closer to a safer way to slow ageing and boost healthspan

Scientists edge closer to drug that could safely extend human lifespan
Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

First batch of Indian caregivers head to Japan amid worker shortage woes

Trained under a Sompo-NSDC programme, the first batch of Indian nursing care workers will begin working in Japan next month, helping ease its labour shortage

First batch of Indian caregivers head to Japan amid worker shortage woes
Updated On : 18 Jun 2025 | 12:07 PM IST

Healthy ageing: Adjust policies to capture the upside through innovation

The study notes that more recent cohorts of older individuals are physically stronger and cognitively sharper than earlier cohorts of the same age

Healthy ageing: Adjust policies to capture the upside through innovation
Updated On : 29 Apr 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

Tech millionaire's 'baby face' experiment goes wrong, face 'blows up'

Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson's latest anti-ageing experiment, 'Project Baby Face,' takes a dramatic twist after a severe reaction

Tech millionaire's 'baby face' experiment goes wrong, face 'blows up'
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 1:37 PM IST

To avert demographic crisis, Chinese govt brings new policy for couples

China has announced a slew of policies, including a childbirth subsidy system and tax cuts for parents, aimed at motivating couples to have more children to halt the falling birth-rates in order to deal with the looming demographic crisis. A directive issued by the State Council or the central cabinet on Monday outlined 13 targeted measures designed to enhance childbirth support services; expand childcare systems; strengthen support in education, housing and employment, and cultivate a birth-friendly social atmosphere. The falling birth rates resulted in China losing the most populous nation in the world to India last year. The latest initiative also includes improvements to the childbirth subsidy system and personal income tax relief related to childbirth, official media reported. Key provisions include extending the maternity insurance scheme to individuals in flexible employment and rural migrant workers who have already participated in the basic medical insurance scheme. This

To avert demographic crisis, Chinese govt brings new policy for couples
Updated On : 29 Oct 2024 | 6:45 PM IST

Rapidly ageing population forces Japanese firms to lean on foreign workers

A shrinking and rapidly ageing population has forced Japan, which for centuries was mostly closed off to immigrants, to allow foreign workers to enter the country and potentially stay for good

Rapidly ageing population forces Japanese firms to lean on foreign workers
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 10:46 PM IST

China plans to increase $406 bn social security fund to aid ageing society

Fund, which was established in 2000, is 'strategic reserve fund for social security needs during the peak period of population aging and the ballast of my country's social security system,' Ding said

China plans to increase $406 bn social security fund to aid ageing society
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 11:39 AM IST

Efforts to improve people's lives have fallen short: S Korea's President

As part of a major policy push, Yoon also said a new government ministry would be created to address the country's record low birth rate and fast-ageing society

Efforts to improve people's lives have fallen short: S Korea's President
Updated On : 09 May 2024 | 9:48 AM IST

Found a cocktail of drugs that reverses ageing, claim Harvard researchers

The team discovered six chemical cocktails which reversed the ageing process in both human and mice skin cells 'by several years'

Found a cocktail of drugs that reverses ageing, claim Harvard researchers
Updated On : 16 Jul 2023 | 11:34 PM IST

Cholesterol drugs reduce risk of degenerative eye disease of ageing: Study

The findings of the study that was published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology

Cholesterol drugs reduce risk of degenerative eye disease of ageing: Study
Updated On : 12 Nov 2022 | 5:56 PM IST

Sadness, loneliness speed up ageing faster than smoking: Research

A study found that the onset of molecular damage makes age-related weakness and serious diseases worse. Some people age more quickly than others due to their molecular processes being more intensive.Fortunately, employing computational models of ageing can help identify the accelerated rate of ageing before its devastating effects become apparent (ageing clocks). These models can be used to generate anti-ageing treatments for both individuals and populations.A study found that the onset of molecular damage makes age-related weakness and serious diseases worse. Some people age more quickly than others due to their molecular processes being more intensive.Fortunately, employing computational models of ageing can help identify the accelerated rate of ageing before its devastating effects become apparent (ageing clocks). These models can be used to generate anti-ageing treatments for both individuals and populations.The authors of the article concluded that the psychological aspect of ...

Sadness, loneliness speed up ageing faster than smoking: Research
Updated On : 16 Oct 2022 | 11:31 AM IST

Avoid spending much time on phone, laptop to stay young, suggests study

New study indicated that excessive blue light from gadgets, including smartphones and laptops, may accelerate the aging process

Avoid spending much time on phone, laptop to stay young, suggests study
Updated On : 31 Aug 2022 | 8:15 PM IST

Middle age conundrum: The wisdom and the agony of advancing years

That is what age is. The body doesn't know how to heal itself because you weren't supposed to be here in the first place

Middle age conundrum: The wisdom and the agony of advancing years
Updated On : 29 May 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

Letter to BS: The idea of technologically enhancing our bodies is not new

The science of extending life has been a subject of fascination down the centuries including the biblical Methuselah

Letter to BS: The idea of technologically enhancing our bodies is not new
Updated On : 29 Sep 2019 | 11:35 PM IST

Understanding the process of ageing

Can we reverse the effects of ageing to extend potential lifespan?

Understanding the process of ageing
Updated On : 26 Sep 2019 | 8:07 PM IST

Here's what you should eat if you want to live a 100 years or more

Functional medicine advises paleo, keto meal plans and prescribe required nutritional supplements

Here's what you should eat if you want to live a 100 years or more
Updated On : 13 Jul 2019 | 10:35 PM IST

5 lakh elderly people go missing in China every year: Survey

Senior citizens will constitute 17% of the country's population with their numbers increasing to 240 million by 2020

5 lakh elderly people go missing in China every year: Survey
Updated On : 09 Oct 2016 | 6:51 PM IST

Fit & Proper: Use right supplements to prevent ageing

An anti-ageing diet includes managing stress, limiting alcohol intake, smoking cessation, increasing exercises and ensuring adequate sleep

Fit & Proper: Use right supplements to prevent ageing
Updated On : 05 Aug 2016 | 2:21 AM IST

Overuse of electronic gadgets triggers early ageing: Doctors

People who bend down constantly for long hours while using any handheld electronic device likely get wrinkles, neck pain

Overuse of electronic gadgets triggers early ageing: Doctors
Updated On : 27 Jun 2016 | 1:08 PM IST