Explore the ultimate Aussie bucket list, handpicked by travel experts to help you plan your next getaway.

Although we’re living longer, the data on healthy life expectancy in the UK isn’t good. Andy Burnham must reverse this trend to protect the NHS and social care, says public health academic Prof Devi S...

The eFI2 is a tool used in UK primary care to identify older people living with frailty and predict their risk of adverse outcomes. It uses information already held in GP electronic health records and...

One of life’s great gifts is the privilege of growing old. If you’re still among the ranks of the young, you may not agree. But growing old often means you’ve had a host of memorable experiences. You’...

<p><em>Western thought often explains systems—from societies to ecosystems—by breaking them down into their parts: atoms, rocks, trees, individual people. But many African philosophies like Ubuntu cha...

We are living longer and longer, but many of us are unprepared for the challenges age brings, says the novelist and psychotherapist Frank Tallis

The Alpe Adria loop is an eight-day walking trail that crisscrosses borders, taking in dramatic peaks, glorious meadows and charming places to stay

NEIGHBOURHOODS HAVE A KEY LEADERSHIP ROLE It is now accepted that population ageing is a major challenge not only for the NHS but also for social care and all government services, both local and...

I once asked a resident what she would do if she could do anything. She replied: ‘I’d run in a field’

The demands on doctors are only intensifying. From dissatisfied patients, I would ask for a measure of grace, understanding and, where possible, forgiveness

As life expectancies increase, the number of people living with dementia worldwide continues to rise. The 2024 report of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care adds compe...

Fluid biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease have advanced rapidly during the past several years driven by breakthroughs including development of ultrasensitive and multiplexing technologies and high spec...

Arthur Plummer got a bike when he retired at 65 and joined a cycling club as one of its youngest members. Now he is its oldest but still racking up 5,000km every year

AbstractBackground. Older people are often explicitly or implicitly excluded from research, in particular clinical trials. This means that study findings m

As our population ages, good data is essential for designing policies, services and products that meet people’s needs.

We’re not talking about big thru-hikes, but extended walks on pathways through glorious landscapes in spectacular parts of the world

Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.

Some are iconic, some are brand new, some are self-guided and others more refined, but all offer an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in a unique slice of Australia while racking up a few serious ...

From finding love to becoming a better parent … Philippa Perry, Paul Dolan, Orna Guralnik and others reveal the books that will change your life

A four-day trek along Western Australia’s Cape to Cape track doesn’t have to be rough and rugged — Walk Into Luxury offers an itinerary brimming with spectacular views, decent wine and luxury accommod...

Equal Earth projection, adopted by the UN last week, provides an alternative to 16th-century Mercator display

The Register of British Slave-traders is the result of a five-year project researching Britain's slave trade

From Elizabeth I’s backing of early voyages to royal investment in trafficking companies, generations of monarchs were central to Britain’s slave trade

Register of British Slave Traders reveals how deeply the trafficking of Africans was embedded in the country’s politics, economy, institutions and culture

How smaller campervans give long-term travellers an edge.

No matter how long you’ve had your licence, there’s always scope to improve your skills behind the wheel. Driving instructors share their tips on how to be a better motorist

We all know tiredness can lead to hunger, and vice versa. But there are so many other ways our habits in these areas are linked. Here are some easy tweaks to help us feel properly refreshed

The social determinants of health (SDOH)—including socioeconomic position, education, housing, and social networks—are fundamental drivers of health inequali...

Self awareness in staff can improve care, writes Susannah Darling Khan Both of my parents had long journeys with and eventually died from cancer in the past 12 years. Our experiences of the NHS have...

In his new book The Brain Cliff, Dr Norman Swan outlines the science of brain ageing and strategies for staving off cognitive decline

This Danish concept encourages everyone to stop wasting energy on things we can’t change. You can even buy a pyt button to press. But does it help, asks Polly Hudson

Togo-sponsored resolution called to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland

Shahed Saleem's exhibition presents colourful tapestries depicting fateful moments for British and European Muslims.

You share your favourite low-key alternatives to overcrowded hotspots, from an island city in the Med to a Norwegian art nouveau gem