November
Why that ultra-processed food is ageing you
As anyone who’s ever tried to stop at just one potato chip can tell you, the stuff is moreish – and scientists are discovering more about the harmful effects.
- The Economist
Inside your body, ageing unfolds at remarkably different rates
New research shows ageing is not a uniform process. Parts of our bodies start ageing earlier than others, right down to our organs and cells.
- Gretchen Reynolds
- Opinion
- Opinion
A psychologist on how to know you’re ready for retirement
I’ve spent the past 17 years researching the psychology of retirement and here are nine things to ponder as you plan for the next stage.
- Joanne Earl
Millionaire’s face blows up after injecting himself to ‘age backwards’
Bryan Johnson wanted to restore volume to his face to counteract his strict vegan diet of 1950 calories a day, which had left him looking gaunt.
- Benedict Smith
October
Why you’re more at risk of cancer from the ages of 40 to 60
Those born in the three-decade window between 1965 and 1996 are now in greater danger from the full range of 17 types than those born after World War II.
- Lauren Shirreff
Why the ageing process spikes at 44 and 60 (plus how to stop it)
No one wants to decline with age, so intervention is key. When it comes to health, time seems to be of the essence.
- Jenny Tucker
What men need to understand about older women and sex
Lengthy dry spells are surprisingly common in relationships, but there are ways to get that spark back.
- Susanna Galton
Westpac splits from ABA; Attempted kidnapping; Next battle for offices
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
I was an exhausted banker. I’ve now reversed my biological age, to 37
As a director with one of the biggest banks in the world, I suffered a meltdown that became my wake-up call. Here’s how I made a stunning transformation.
- Sanjeev Pathak
I go to bed at 8.30pm and sleep in a cage – to try to live to 150
Kayla Barnes-Lentz, 33, says she has reduced her biological age by a decade – and now she’s sharing her secrets, so others can do the same.
- Gwyneth Rees
Don’t expect human life expectancy to grow much more, says new study
Some billionaires think they can extend their lives to 200 years at least, but researchers say we’ve probably already maxed out the human lifespan.
- Mike Stobbe
I’m 54 with a 35-year-old body. It all changed when I gave up drinking
As Sober October begins, one personal trainer explains how and why she quit alcohol – and the rewards reaped as a result.
- Annie Murray
People are taking a pill to extend their lives. Will it work?
Rapamycin is typically prescribed as an immunosuppressive, but off-label users believe it can do much more.
- Dana Smith
September
Inflation cools; PM targets negative gearing; Macquarie fined
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Travel is the key to staying young, says this new study
Academics at Edith Cowan University have discovered that, as well as the mental and physical benefits, tourism can keep people looking younger.
- Katelyn Catanzariti
- Opinion
- Literature
The rise and rise of the self-help book
For as long as there have been selves, they have needed help – and books have offered it. As the genre has grown, so have its claims.
- The Economist
The reason Gen Z is so obsessed with ageing
TikTok is driving anxiety among younger generations, but are there healthier ways to prevent looking old before your time?
- Gemma Brown
- Opinion
- Opinion
What, me? Retire? Just because I’m 80?
Ageism is still rife in the workplace, assuming older employees can hang onto a job at all. This is a problem, as not all Boomers are wealthy.
- Updated
- Pilita Clark
Assembly goes into land lease with $350m fund
The fund manager tapping funds from high net worth investors and family offices is aiming for a 10-plus community portfolio with up to 2000 homes.
- Michael Bleby
The $6000 health check-up that may help you live to a ripe old age
From lung capacity to the state of your arteries, a battery of tests at a Sydney longevity clinic aims to extend your health span.
- Luke Benedictus
