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Truth about biological age tests

May 6, 2026, 12:49 PM - 5 min read

While epigenetic clocks are highly effective research tools to study ageing at the population level, they aren’t designed to make claims about the health of individuals.

The hidden science of conversation and hearing loss

March 19, 2026, 02:03 PM - 6 min read

People living with hearing loss often rely on visual predictive cues to understand and follow conversation.

Tech shift: Growing burden for seniors and their caregivers

March 18, 2026, 02:08 PM - 6 min read

Many older adults are now online and willing to use tech, but they require frequent help. The problem isn’t just that devices and apps are getting complex; it’s that they are constantly changing. This relentless pace of change is directly at odds with age-related cognitive changes.

Does exercise help in osteoarthritis?

February 24, 2026, 01:39 PM - 6 min read

A new review suggests exercise might not be as beneficial as first thought. But that shouldn’t prompt you to ditch your exercise regimen.

If you see a product labelled as a “protein” version, you might assume it has significantly more protein than the standard version. But this might not be the case.

Don’t let black packaging fool you into buying ‘protein’

September 15, 2025, 04:03 PM - 7 min read

“High protein” doesn’t have a specific meaning in the food regulations, but is taken to mean “good source”. Under the rules, a “good source” should have at least 10 grams of protein per serving.

Pharmacies offer a wide range of remedies to treat indigestion.

Here’s all you need to know about indigestion

September 12, 2025, 04:14 PM - 7 min read

It is important not to self-diagnose, and seek medical advice so a doctor can put the pieces together and make an appropriate plan of action.

The issue of weight loss is omnipresent in public debate, where it is often reduced to a question of personal willpower.

High 5 to weight loss

September 5, 2025, 04:42 PM - 8 min read

People are routinely blamed for their weight, even though there is strong evidence that it results from a complex combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors.

You can also keep an eye out for cosmetic ingredients, which don’t have any nutritional value. These include colours, flavours, emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners, bulking agents and gelling agents.

Is it true foods with short ingredient list are healthier?

August 6, 2025, 05:33 PM - 8 min read

Products with just one, two or three items in their ingredient list are generally in a form that closely reflects the food when it was taken from the farm.

All you need to know about inflammageing

July 6, 2025, 02:56 PM - 6 min read

Inflammaging might not be a universal feature of ageing after all. Instead, it could be a byproduct of how we live in modern society.

Can robots promote healthy ageing?

June 8, 2025, 02:47 PM - 5 min read

Robots can remind us to move around, take medication, or contact a friend. For those with physical impairments, they can assist with tasks that require strength or grip, such as lifting shopping bags or opening jars.

Carrying spuds, playing sudoku good measures of overall health

May 28, 2025, 01:56 PM - 6 min read

As we age, our bodies change. Muscle mass shrinks, bones weaken, reaction time slows. But that doesn’t mean we’re all destined for a future of walking frames and daytime TV. Ageing well isn’t about staying wrinkle-free – it’s about staying independent, mobile, mentally sharp and socially connected.

Intense heat changes our biology: Study

March 2, 2025, 12:58 PM - 8 min read

Now, new research from the United States explores the pressing question of how extreme heat affects humans. The findings are concerning. The more days of intense heat a participant endured, the faster they aged.