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Health news

What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health?

Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection.

21/04/2025

Green News

This zoo in Spain is helping elderly elephants to age gracefully

Ageing animals that cannot be reintroduced into the wild are being given specialised geriatric care at Barcelona Zoo.

14/04/2025

wellbeing

People who are socially disadvantaged may age faster, new study finds

For certain conditions, those who were more disadvantaged had twice as high a risk of developing age-associated diseases.

16/03/2025

Healthcare

Demand for specialised medical care to ease suffering is surging

Nearly 74 million people are in need of palliative care, but there are major gaps in access, a new study suggests.

27/02/2025

Europe in Motion

Over 65 and rising: Is the EU facing a demographic crisis?

Italy, Portugal, and Bulgaria recorded the highest population shares of over-65s in the EU in 2024. But how will the bloc's demography evolve until 2100?

21/02/2025

Health news

Healthy ageing more dependent on life factors than your genes

Socioeconomic status and other lifestyle factors are more closely linked to healthy ageing than genetics, a new study suggests.

19/02/2025

wellbeing

Why are old people in this country happier now than before COVID?

Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates.

12/02/2025

Health news

Divide between longer life and years of good health ‘getting wider’

There’s a growing gap between our healthspan and our lifespan, a new international study showed.

19/12/2024

Experiences

Is travel exhausting or energising? Frequent travellers weigh in

Travellers have been sharing their experiences of energy highs and lows.

09/12/2024

Health news

Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological ageing, study finds

A new study found that those who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods may be biologically older than their actual age.

09/11/2024

Economy

Can't wait to give up work? Why some people are not the retiring type

Ageing populations require a shake up of our pension systems, but fair and effective changes require an understanding of older workers.

20/10/2024

Health news

Loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%, new study finds

The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said.

11/10/2024

Economy

China raises its retirement age to address declining worksforce

Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change.

13/09/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: ‘The Substance’ - A spine-cleaving triumph

For her second film, which won Best Screenplay in Cannes this year, French director Coralie Fargeat delivers a gory parable about the fetishisation of youth. It’s a demented fairytale you won’t want to miss, and 2024’s best horror film. Warning: Weak stomachs need not apply.

13/09/2024

Netherlands

How the Netherlands is offering innovative care solutions for elderly

As the number of elderly people grows, social solutions to elderly welfare are being created.

05/07/2024

Health news

Sleep supplement melatonin may be linked to lower risk of vision loss

Melatonin - an over-the-counter supplement to help people sleep - may decrease the risks of age-related eyesight loss, a US study showed.

07/06/2024

Health news

Study finds possible 'distinct genetic form' of Alzheimer's disease

Almost all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene develop signs of Alzheimer's disease, the study found.

06/05/2024

Health news

People think old age starts later than they used to, study finds

People's perception of when "old age" starts has changed over time.

23/04/2024

Italy

Why is Italy so old?

Declining birth rates and better survival odds for older people have significantly aged Italy’s population, causing economists to worry about the country’s future.

28/02/2024

Economy

Boom or bust? Economic impact of ageing populations and fewer births

Life expectancy is rising, birth rates are falling, and pension systems are starting to creak - so what does ageing mean for interest rates and the wider economy?

09/02/2024