They said that while longer spells of moderate exercise were good, there were "strong benefits" in repeated short bouts of intense activity such as star jumps.

When the midwife handed me my newborn son, my first thought was that this hideous homunculus could surely not be mine. He was bald and jaundice-yellow, his little features squashed into an expression of profound dismay at finding himself in the world.

Europe, with its ageing population, needs to increase its younger population by several million to avoid a situation where pension systems grow unsustainable.

Chris Moss deconstructs the seven ages of modern manhood. But which one provides the most satisfaction and happiness?

Older New Zealanders are riding high in the happiness stakes, with those 55 and over being twice as likely to feel "awesome" as under-30s.

Those of us born in the late 1960s and early 1970s are constantly being told that the generation above us are the ones who had it good, but I beg to differ.

New research suggests we could all live to 150 by taking a pill to prevent age-related diseases. But would you want to? We outline the pros and cons.

Molecular biologist David Sinclair wants to revolutionise the way people age. Sinclair is 46, but he's been obsessed with what he calls "the gravity of life" since he was four-years-old.

Turning 60 doesn't mean having to join the sensible shoes and slacks brigade. Suzanne McFadden meets three older women who refuse to act their age.

A forum is being established by the retirement commissioner to investigate better ways to resolve disputes.

Eating fruit and vegetables or taking antioxidant supplements may combat one of the most harmful aspects of ageing by protecting a vital immune system organ, research suggests.

Eating, or applying large amounts of, antioxidants might damage skin in young people as free radicals are needed to keep skin regenerating effectively.

Ryman Healthcare plans to increase resident numbers by 70 per cent in the next five years in New Zealand and Australia as it also mulls an ASX listing.

The Baby Boomer generation is renowned for challenging norms around sex and age and this has continued in recent decades.

Life expectancy at birth for NZ females was on average 83.2 years compared with 79.5 years for males in the 2012-14 period, says new figures.

Women may be at a greater risk from dementia than men according to a new study which suggests they decline mentally at a far faster rate.

An electrical implant sends a video feed to the undamaged cells in his retina from a tiny camera attached to his glasses, effectively restoring his sight.

Elderly men and women with solitary lives suffered more age-related mental decline than those who enjoyed lots of company, an Alzheimer’s conference heard.

We all need to accept that we will grow old and stop shaming women for 'letting themselves go'.

Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Not forgetting mood swings like a roller-coaster. Yep, it’s the menopause.

Why does making your mind up only get harder as you get older and what the hell do you do about it, wonders Greg Dixon.

Hope springs from 40-year-long study showing big disparity in rates of ageing.

Heather du Plessis-Allan asks: How do we get people in their golden years to stay working?

Retirement village residents have created their own body, seeking a law review to give them more power.

A five-day diet which mimics fasting could slow down ageing, add years to life, boost the immune system and cut the risk of heart disease and cancer, scientists believe.

As many as one in 10 older people may be victims of financial elder abuse, writes Diana Clement.

The scheme was originally budgeted to cost taxpayers $18 million a year. That has now swollen to $26 million, and will continue to rise if nothing is done.

Completing the crossword and taking regular exercise may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease - but will not prevent it, scientists say.

In an attempt to make Metro's most powerful Aucklanders list, Peter Bromhead decides to rebrand as a gossip columnist.