Benetas’ “Besties” campaign highlights special bond between aged care residents
Timed to coincide with this year’s Seniors Festival, the not-for-profit provider launched the program to…More
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Could being neurotic help you to live longer? Yes – if you think you’re unhealthy
Given that psychological stress and depression have long been linked to health problems, you would…More
No one wants to be in aged care – but more of us will need it
This story about how nearly one in five people will end up in aged care…More
Do our seniors really need to shop in a group for protection?
That was the advice from the Council of the Ageing (COTA) director Bob Kucera to…More
Can beards stop you from ageing? It’s true, science says
Turns out beards won’t just make you more attractive to the ladies – they could…More
Women, worried about life after 50? The best is yet to come, study says
Many women feel happier in later life, especially in the years between 50 and 70,…More
Will four cups of coffee a day save your life? Maybe … maybe not
New research released this week has shown people who drink two to four cups a…More
Think that frailty is just an inevitable part of ageing? Think again, says science
In fact, age-related frailty is both treatable and preventable – just like heart disease, diabetes…More
The latest ‘miracle drug’ to stop you from ageing is not a pill – it’s exercise
Previous studies have already suggested that aerobic exercise – that’s any exercise that raises your…More
Does marriage make you healthier? Not any more, this study says
It’s one of the oldest theories around – married people tend to be healthier than…More