How old are you on the inside?

The biological age of a person’s brain and body could be routinely measured in the doctor’s clinic to identify people at risk of chronic disease and enable early lifestyle adjustments and medications.

Staying connected

Social interaction doesn’t just make us happy, it helps to slow down the ageing of the brain according to a new study by the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing at UNSW Sydney.

Always look on the bright side of life

While our mental performance does decline as we age, psychologists have found that older people are better at keeping a positive attitude in stressful conditions.

3 keys to healthy ageing

A spot of sunshine, a love of nature, and a desire to make a difference – it’s a simple combination, but together, these three elements could be key to improving physical activity, health, and wellbeing of older Australians.

Turning back the clock

As modern medicine improves, so too does our ability to stave off disease. But can we overcome the most inescapable of afflictions – old age? Researchers around the world are trying to find out.

Australia’s ageing population deserves a proper policy

Demographic change is projected to slow labour force growth, reducing national income and tax revenue, but this will only be a problem if policy makers ignore it.

Mid-life crisis – Fact or fiction?

Studies show the great majority of people believe in the reality of the so-called “midlife crisis” and almost half of adults over 50 claim to have had one. But is it actually real?

Negative age stereotypes deter older employees

A study led by University of Queensland School of Psychology researcher Dr Courtney von Hippel found that older employees who feel labelled at work are more likely to have a negative attitude about their job and may be prematurely exiting the workforce.

Getting aged care innovation right

The aged care sector is undergoing sweeping reforms. Merlin Kong of innovAGEING calls for a renewed focus on innovation to improve the opportunities for older people to live meaningful, dignified, and socially relevant lives.