We don't yet fully understand how or why dementia begins.

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Christopher Gardner, the author of Food Sense and director of nutrition studies at Stanford, says we have overcomplicated the question of what to eat

This JAMA Insights discusses suggested methods for communicating about and promoting physical activity among patients with chronic medical conditions and how to tailor these conversations to individua...

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Originating with enslaved Africans, the banjo is now being reclaimed by Black musicians in contemporary music

The scenic route wins again, with NSW’s 158.8-kilometre route Grand Pacific Drive taking the top spot.

The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp.

The Register of British Slave-traders compiles and presents information on all known slave-traders in Britain who invested in the trafficking of captive Africans from 1563 to 1807.

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...

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.