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In pictures: South Korean model almost becomes oldest Miss Universe

The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.”

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Where in the EU do people enjoy the longest, healthiest lives?

Malta came out on top when it comes to healthy ageing, but the best and worst countries are different for men and women.

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LGBTQ+ people may be more prone to poor brain health in later life

LGBTQ+ people were 15 per cent more likely to develop negative brain health outcomes compared to their cisgender and straight counterparts, according to a new study.

Euronews Tech Talks

Podcast | The best strategy to stay young based on astronaut research

Have you ever wondered what the most effective strategy is to stop accelerated ageing in astronauts and whether it could work on Earth? Tune into this episode of Euronews Tech Talks to find out.

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Stroke deaths have fallen in Europe but are rising worldwide

Stroke prevention efforts should focus on high blood pressure, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can increase people’s risk, the study authors said.

Lifestyle

Meet Choi Soon-hwa: The 80-year-old Miss Universe contestant

Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old South Korean, has made history as the oldest-ever contestant in the Miss Universe competition.

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Even mild concussions linked to long-term changes in the brain

A history of concussions, even mild ones, was linked to changes in the brain, poorer sleep and depressive symptoms, according to a new study.

Lifestyle

Meet Tomiko Itooka: The world's oldest person at 116

Born in the same year that saw the Wright Brothers' initial public flights, Tomiko Itooka has a life as remarkable as her age.

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People age quicker in their 40s and 60s, new study finds

People age quickly in two bursts during middle and later life, according to new research that highlights the "nonlinear" timeline of ageing.

Health news

Alcohol tied to cancer and cardiovascular deaths in old age - study

Older adults with health issues who drink at low risk levels are more likely to die of cancer when compared with people who drink only occasionally, according to a new study.

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Millennials, Gen X at higher risk of 17 cancers than older generations

Younger people are more likely to develop cancer than prior generations, underscoring the elevated risks in childhood and young adulthood, according to new research from the US.

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Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed - experts

Policy and lifestyle interventions to address 14 risk factors for dementia could significantly curb the neurocognitive disorder’s global burden.

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Researchers increase lifespan of mice by ‘switching off’ a protein

In a new study, researchers diminished the hallmarks of ageing in mice by injecting them with the antibody of an inflammatory protein.

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New nasal spray could clear proteins in brain that cause Alzheimer's

The innovative treatment, which targets the build-up of harmful protein, showed promising results in improving brain function in old mice.

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Celebrities are using MRIs to predict illness. Should the rest of us?

Unlike most scans, magnetic resonance imaging uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images of structures inside the body rather than radiation.

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Better nutrition in early life tied to brain health in old age - study

New research indicates that people who eat healthy food throughout their lives are more likely to have better cognitive abilities later in life.

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Chronic loneliness may be linked to higher risk of stroke

A study found that chronically lonely older adults had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported minimal isolation

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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.

Lifestyle

British man crowned world's oldest – and his secret is fish and chips

The world’s oldest man officially claimed the title last week, and he had some surprising advice to share.

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World's oldest man dies two months before his 115th birthday

Juan Vicente Pérez Mora credited his longevity to "working hard, resting on holidays, going to bed early, drinking a glass of aguardiente every day, loving God, and always carrying him in his heart."