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Her family home was destroyed during the war, when she was evacuated to Modbury in south Devon and it was after the war that she fell in love with Guinness, her granddaughter explained. (Photo: Pixabay)

100-year-old woman reveals secret to long life

Centenarian has claimed that the secret to her long life is a daily glass of Guinness.

11 May 2018 4:11 PM

Researchers named 41 as the age adults typically start exhibiting these signs, with 57 the point at which people consider themselves to be ‘officially old’.

48 signs you are getting old

From forgetting people's names to feeling stiff, here are top signs of getting old.

16 Apr 2018 11:14 AM

Muscle wasting in old age may be reversed: study

As people grow older, their leg muscles become progressively smaller and weaker, leading to frailty and disability.

12 Mar 2018 6:53 PM

The study also highlighted the importance of access to financial resources at all stages of peoples lives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gender, education, class affect quality of life in old age

Men who had followed semi-skilled careers were more concerned with identity loss and inactivity in retirement.

27 Jan 2018 6:06 PM

Another common misconception related to ageing is that it takes a toll on a person’s immunity (Photo: AFP)

Here's what old age actually does to the body and mind

A bias arising from considering brain function of middle aged and young people as ideal also leads to incorrect conclusions.

25 Jan 2018 3:26 PM

Age and associated delays will need to be seriously considered when designing any aids to help seniors mitigate this risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Old age delays perception of falls, says study

Researchers say findings will help shape development of wearable fall prevention technology.

12 Oct 2017 8:33 AM

Bones need a constant new creation of cells specific to their tissue, including the bone-producing cells called osteoblasts (Photo: AFP)

Scientists identify cause of bone loss in old age

Furthermore, examination of aged mice showed dramatically reduced levels of Cbf-beta in bone marrow cells.

24 Sep 2017 8:08 PM

Financial literacy seemingly engenders a greater perception for risk and enables those who have it to face off later-life's dilemmas with ease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Understanding money reduces anxiety about old age

Financial literacy helps shape people's perception towards risk and uncertainty.

17 Apr 2017 9:37 PM

Grandmothers Monicka Chanana, Pratibha Sabharwal and Neeru Gandhi. (Photos: Age No Bar Facebook page)

Nanis on the highway

Three fun and feisty grandmothers are hitting the road to chase their dreams full throttle.

07 Apr 2017 12:07 AM

Exercise might help adults prevent or delay disabilities that interfere with independent living. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular exercise lowers mobility issues in old age

Experts recommend that senior citizens exercise regularly along with balance training.

10 Feb 2017 10:15 AM

Moderate-intensity activity rather than light activity, such as pushing a grocery cart, is more valuable to promote future function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking 45 minutes per week may reduce arthritis complaint of adults

Brisk walking helps to maintain functioning limbs even after arthritis

10 Jan 2017 3:38 PM

Half of the grandparents who took care of their grandchildren were still alive about ten years after the first interview in 1990. (Photo: Pixabay)

People who care for others may live longer: study

Childless older adults who provided others with emotional support lived longer than most other people

23 Dec 2016 2:15 PM

The elderly are at a risk of falls even when on medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Certain medicines could lead to falls in elderly: study

62 percent of falls occurred in patients in whom high risk medications had been administered within the 24 hours.

28 Nov 2016 9:38 PM

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