Rachel Ward gave up glamour for cows and a not-so-simple country life
Back when Rachel Ward was a model hanging out with the 1970s New York jet set, pop art…
The physio is in: Ireland is growing older, but are we moving enough to age well?
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Nine easy tests to find out if you are ageing well
The trouble with getting older is that it sneaks up on you. One day everything feels as it…
Commentary: Ageing Singapore could use a better way of thinking about ‘good’ healthcare for seniors
WHAT TRULY COUNTS Mdm T’s and Mdm X’s stories ended well, others may not. But in every case,…
How to have a good retirement, according to three happy pensioners
As a child, I dreamed of retirement. School was often annoying and time-consuming, and it was clear my…
Human skin model to help treat skin stiffened by age and disease
Researchers from The University of Western Australia will use biomaterials to create a lifelike 3D model of human…
Canberra paraplegic woman stranded in hospital for 19 months due to aged care bed block
Mary Wansey has spent 19 bleak months stranded in a Canberra hospital room while she waits for a…
Dance classes providing connection, creativity and movement for older Australians
Every Thursday morning in the main theatre of a north Queensland dance company, a community gathers. Under the…
At 68, my good health isn’t down to expensive supplements
At 68, I’m often asked what I take to stay healthy. Perhaps it’s because I’m active and engaged,…
Do Your Genes Dictate How Lifestyle Choices Impact Ageing?
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Adelaide has found that while lifestyle and…
Hannah McQueen: Could your prescription medication be speeding up your decline?
It shouldn’t be. Hannah McQueen is a chartered accountant with a Master’s in Taxation Law, the founder of…
How working out like an astronaut can reduce back pain and slow ageing
During my years working with astronauts, it was routine to hear about returning crew being carried from their…