The 12-year gap: how Australians can stay healthier for longer

Australians face a decade of poor health unless they close the gap between living longer and staying well.

Who wants to live forever?

A booming longevity industry wants to sell us the idea that medical intervention can grant us ‘immortality’ but, of course, there are hidden personal and social costs.

100 not out

Understanding the mechanisms behind healthy ageing in centenarians may offer valuable insights for promoting longer, healthier lives for all.

Who wants to live forever?

The endless quest to expand the human lifespan is both fascinating and fraught with moral peril.

The science of living longer

Dr Kate Gregorevic’s new book, Staying Alive: the Science of Living Healthier, Happier and Longer, applies the science of longevity to everyday life; and this edited extract explores how the small daily decisions we make now can help us live better for longer.

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.