Ageing

Deepinder Goyal backs Continue Research with $25 mn to study human ageing

'Continue Research' is a global initiative supporting studies on human ageing, biology and long-term health to explore the next phase of human development

Why a sense of control could be your biggest weapon against daily stress

A decade-long study finds that people who feel more in control resolve daily stress faster, and this ability becomes even stronger with age, improving mental resilience

It's never too late: Study shows 1 in 4 older adults reclaim full health

New research finds that nearly one in four adults over 60 bounce back to full well-being in just three years, proving resilience and recovery are possible at any age

Thinking about trying Collagen supplements? Here's what you should know

From powders to injectables, collagen is sold as a miracle cure. Experts explain what it really offers for skin and health, and where the glossy promises don't quite match the evidence

From frowns to smiles: These 7 tiny expressions speed up visible ageing

Everyday facial expressions like squinting, pouting and smiling can lead to wrinkles and fine lines over time, say doctors who explain how muscle movement ages the face

Ageing parents, adult kids: How to grow together without burning out

As parents age and roles shift, families can thrive by blending empathy, shared decisions, emotional care and practical boundaries into daily life

Skipping breakfast? It could harm your mood, metabolism and wellbeing

Recent research links late-morning meals with higher risks of depression, fatigue, and accelerated biological ageing among older adults

Is India becoming an ageing society? Govt data shows 1 in 10 are seniors

The latest Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2023 shows India's elderly population is growing rapidly, raising concerns over healthcare, pensions, and social security

15 myths about ageing that could change how you see your future health

From fitness to brain health, a doctor debunked 15 myths about ageing, proving that the choices you make in your 20s and 30s can keep you thriving for decades

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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