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Health news

Blue zone secrets: Why do some Sardinian elders stay so healthy?

Curiosity, emotional resilience and an active social life seem to be the key ingredients behind Sardinia's energised blue zone elders.

12/07/2026

Health news

Younger people are ageing faster biologically, study finds

As cancer rates continue to climb among people under 50, new research suggests ‘accelerated ageing’ could play a part.

28/06/2026

Health news

Can cells be reverse-aged? US company tests world-first gene therapy

A US biotechnology company has tested a gene therapy designed to reverse ageing in humans for the first time.

10/06/2026

Health news

Are you sleeping too little or too much for healthy ageing?

A large new study suggests that too little and too much sleep are linked to faster ageing and several diseases. How much sleep do we really need to avoid fast ageing?

15/05/2026

Health news

Coffee may protect your body from ageing, study finds

Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline.

01/05/2026

Culture news

All you need is broccoli: Ringo Starr shares the secret to anti-ageing

Ringo Starr is about to release his 22nd solo album this month and recently opened up about the secret behind his energy levels...

06/04/2026

Health news

Could multivitamin supplements slow ageing?

Taking daily vitamin supplements can help slow biological ageing, but experts caution against treating supplements as a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.

10/03/2026

Health news

Brushing your teeth three times a day prevents dementia, experts say

Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals.

16/02/2026

Health news

Blue zones: Study confirms some longevity hotspots are the real deal

Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study.

07/01/2026

Health news

Irregular circadian rhythms may increase risk of dementia, study finds

Researchers found that people with weaker or more irregular internal clocks had a higher risk of developing dementia.

06/01/2026

Health news

Could dark chocolate be the key to slower ageing? New study weighs in

Scientists found a link between a chemical found in dark chocolate and signs of slower biological ageing.

10/12/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'O último azul' ('The Blue Trail')

Brazil's cinematic output has given audiences some of this year's very best, including 'I'm Still Here' and 'The Secret Agent'. But it all started with Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail', which won this year's Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize in Berlin...

05/12/2025

Economy

Youth politics could help nations confront the economic hit of ageing

AI adoption alone is insufficient to offset the economic hit of ageing populations, says a new EBRD report.

25/11/2025

Health news

Speaking more than one language may help slow down ageing, study finds

Forget snake-oil creams and supplements — learning more than one language is a powerful way to protect against ageing, according to a new study.

11/11/2025

Economy

Could EU enlargement be the cure for Europe’s ageing crisis?

The EU’s population is expected to peak at around 453 million in 2026, before beginning a gradual decline. By 2100, if migration remains at zero, Eurostat projects that the EU’s population will have fallen by 34%, significantly affecting the labour force.

04/11/2025

Health news

Older than you think: This is the age your mind reaches its prime

Feel too old to take up a new hobby? Think again. A new study suggests humans reach their cognitive prime between the ages of 55 and 60.

26/10/2025