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Loneliness Why would the United Kingdom establish a Minister of Loneliness, as they did recently? There is growing evidence that

We know that the health of your brain and your body are linked – people who exercise more and eat

There are over 400,000 Australians living with dementia and this number is estimated to grow to over half a million

As people age, their sleeping habits also change. A new review on the sleeping habits of older adults finds that

Telomeres are one of today’s hottest research topics with leading researchers linking them to ageing, health and even longevity. The

Computer-based brain training is all the rage at the moment with a big emphasis on staving off dementia. But the

Video transcript Dr. Norman Swan: Most of us take shopping, a walk in the park, doing household chores, and even

Overweight and obesity rates continue to rise. Obesity increases age-related decline in health and physical function, and contributes to frailty.

Older people may be particularly prone to depression because of the increased likelihood that they will be experiencing stressful life

Video transcript Are you, or do you have a relative, aged over 65? Alarmingly one in 3 people over 65

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