LifestyleRed wine slows dementia, but there's a catchA chemical found in red wine helps slow dementia, say scientists - but you would have to drink 1,000 bottles a day to get enough of it.13 Sep 09:23 PM
LifestyleHop to it and save your bonesTwo minutes of hopping a day can strengthen hip bones in older people and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, scientists have suggested.11 Sep 11:30 PM
LifestyleShort bursts of exercise help heart healthThey 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.10 Sep 07:11 PM
New ZealandLittle prince face of ageing softwareWhen 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.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Aged careAgeing Europe needs young immigrantsEurope, with its ageing population, needs to increase its younger population by several million to avoid a situation where pension systems grow unsustainable.06 Sep 11:50 PM
LifestyleThe ages of 21st century manChris Moss deconstructs the seven ages of modern manhood. But which one provides the most satisfaction and happiness?28 Aug 09:00 PM
LifestyleIt's awesome being over 55Older New Zealanders are riding high in the happiness stakes, with those 55 and over being twice as likely to feel "awesome" as under-30s.23 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy life really does begin at 40Those 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.21 Aug 12:05 AM
LifestyleDo you actually want to live to be 150?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.19 Aug 01:30 AM
LifestyleWe could live to be 150, researcher saysMolecular 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.18 Aug 08:00 PM
LifestyleAge of defiance: Why 70 is the new 50Turning 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.14 Aug 04:45 AM
Aged careRetirees welcome revampAn organisation representing many of New Zealand's 33,000 retirement village residents has backed changes to the dispute system.10 Aug 10:27 PM
Aged careRetirement village complaints questionedThe need to strengthen the retirement village complaints system has been questioned following a report recommending change.10 Aug 02:16 AM
Aged careRetirement village disputes exposedA forum is being established by the retirement commissioner to investigate better ways to resolve disputes.09 Aug 09:49 PM
LifestyleHow to combat the effects of ageingEating 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.08 Aug 12:30 AM
LifestyleExpensive 'anti-ageing' creams could harm young skin - studyEating, or applying large amounts of, antioxidants might damage skin in young people as free radicals are needed to keep skin regenerating effectively.04 Aug 02:30 AM
BDBDAged careRyman sets 70% growth targetRyman 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.29 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleLet's talk about sex over sixtyThe Baby Boomer generation is renowned for challenging norms around sex and age and this has continued in recent decades.29 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleWhere to live for the longest lifeLife 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.28 Jul 05:14 AM
LifestyleBionic eye lets pensioner see againAn 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.22 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWomen decline mentally much faster than menWomen 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.22 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow loneliness takes toll on elderlyElderly men and women with solitary lives suffered more age-related mental decline than those who enjoyed lots of company, an Alzheimer’s conference heard.21 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleLily Allen hires new personal trainer - for her faceThe 30-year-old star has been training at a specialist gym where clients are put through punishing regimes that act like a "natural Botox" to fight off ageing.17 Jul 10:01 PM
LifestyleExercise cuts breast cancer riskWomen aged 50-plus urged to do at least 5 hours a week of exercise to help reduce the risk of breast cancer.17 Jul 09:03 PM
LifestyleWhy is age still seen as a woman's problem?We all need to accept that we will grow old and stop shaming women for 'letting themselves go'.16 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleIs menopause all in your mind?Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Not forgetting mood swings like a roller-coaster. Yep, it’s the menopause.11 Jul 11:42 PM
LifestyleWhy is decision-making hard?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.10 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleCan you tell if you're going to age badly?Hope springs from 40-year-long study showing big disparity in rates of ageing.06 Jul 08:05 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: How old is 'old'?Heather du Plessis-Allan asks: How do we get people in their golden years to stay working?04 Jul 08:00 AM
Aged careRetirement village residents raise voiceRetirement village residents have created their own body, seeking a law review to give them more power.22 Jun 07:22 AM
LifestyleFasting diet could slow ageingA 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.19 Jun 12:55 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Elderly abuse an NZ epidemicAs many as one in 10 older people may be victims of financial elder abuse, writes Diana Clement.12 Jun 05:00 PM
