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For healthy ageing, light exercise or sleep beats being sedentary
Replacing the TV with light activity, or sleep for some people, can enable healthy ageing.
Want to live to 100? It might be time to try this new supplement
Telegraph: Can NAD+, the latest longevity pill, help restore youthful vigour?
Marae-based Northland dementia clinic extended
The mate wareware (dementia) treatment trial was a success and has been extended.
How to spot ageing bones before you fall foul of a fracture
Telegraph: Osteoporosis has no symptoms. So how can you assess your bone health?
'An HR cop-out': Why older workers should ignore the 'you're over-qualified' line
In a tough job market, there are tips and tricks for older workers to land jobs.
‘I’m 62 and having amazing sex with a man half my age’
Rachel Johnson gives advice to women who are ashamed of having sex with younger men.
Seven ways gardening can help stave off dementia
Gardening can enhance brain function and prolong cognitive health,
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
Can you take too many medications?
OPINION: Taking too many pills can be bad for you - how to manage your medications safely.
Midlife advice: ‘I’m 50. Is this really all I amount to?’
Telegraph: Advice columnists offer their thoughts on a burgeoning existential crisis.
How to have a difficult conversation with a confused older person
Telegraph: It can be hard to know when to step in when a loved one is struggling to cope.
They’re emotionally intelligent and more energetic in bed: Why midlife women are dating younger men
Telegraph: Older women are finding happiness and fulfillment with younger partners.
Steve Braunias: What it’s like to turn 64
OPINION: It's a happy birthday, despite his age matching the awful Paul McCartney song.
Listening to Luke Combs' ageless music
Lyrics nothing new but comforting coming from someone else.
Middle age shouldn’t be a drag. How a ‘chrysalis’ mindset can help
Midlife is not a crisis but a chrysalis, says author Chip Conley.
'Men would stare at my boobs': Who's having cosmetic work done - and what it costs
Kiwis are increasingly using cosmetic doctors to help hold back time.
'Menopause brain’ is real – here’s how to fix it
Experts say menopause should be reframed as a neurological not a gynaecological condition.
How to fall safely if you’re over 65
Martial arts instructors reveal how to avoid injuries when you take a tumble.
What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
Dementia manifests in various ways, so how do you tell different types apart?
Dame Theresa Gattung on the high-rolling world of dating after divorce
Compatico offers elite matchmaking for singles over 40.
Fixing a financial disaster: How Ryman’s chairman plans to do it
CEO & CFO gone. Dividend suspended. Directors replaced.
How Kiwis really feel about age-gap relationships
They might not be new, but the way women approach them is.
What are compound exercises and why should you try them?
Interested in quick exercise and healthy ageing? Consider this workout.
The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong in your 70s and beyond
Telegraph: Exercise can stop our bodies from dwindling, and it’s never too late to start.
Liam Dann: Will ‘stingy’ Boomers help push interest rates lower?
OPINION: Wealthy Boomers should be out there spending, but instead they're saving.
The five simple exercises that are crucial in midlife
Telegraph: Strength and mobility are key to staying healthy in your 50s and beyond.
Eight competitive anxieties I’m facing in midlife – Shane Watson
OPINION: Telegraph - Where one goes, another steps in...
The five simple tests that tell how well you’re ageing
It’s time to start future-proofing your body.
The heart health risks for midlife women – and how to beat them
Research reveals menopausal women could be at risk of cardiovascular illness.
Meet the retired couple who sold everything to cruise around the world
It might seem slightly insane, but it’s actually cheaper than buying a home.
A confronting new trend: Pensioners call on charities for food parcels, furniture and blankets
Ian Jones never imagined he'd need to be helping over-65s through winter.
Kāpiti woman honoured for pioneering work in health psychology, gerontology
Christine Stephens has been honoured for her work with older people and psychology.
From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories
Ten of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories to read this weekend.