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Economy

Can't wait to give up work? Why some people are not the retiring type

Ageing populations require a shake up of our pension systems, but fair and effective changes require an understanding of older workers.

Health news

Loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%, new study finds

The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said.

Economy

China raises its retirement age to address declining worksforce

Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change.

Culture news

Film of the Week: ‘The Substance’ - A spine-cleaving triumph

For her second film, which won Best Screenplay in Cannes this year, French director Coralie Fargeat delivers a gory parable about the fetishisation of youth. It’s a demented fairytale you won’t want to miss, and 2024’s best horror film. Warning: Weak stomachs need not apply.

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Netherlands

How the Netherlands is offering innovative care solutions for elderly

As the number of elderly people grows, social solutions to elderly welfare are being created.

Health news

Sleep supplement melatonin may be linked to lower risk of vision loss

Melatonin - an over-the-counter supplement to help people sleep - may decrease the risks of age-related eyesight loss, a US study showed.

Health news

Study finds possible 'distinct genetic form' of Alzheimer's disease

Almost all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene develop signs of Alzheimer's disease, the study found.

Health news

People think old age starts later than they used to, study finds

People's perception of when "old age" starts has changed over time.

Italy

Why is Italy so old?

Declining birth rates and better survival odds for older people have significantly aged Italy’s population, causing economists to worry about the country’s future.

Economy

Boom or bust? Economic impact of ageing populations and fewer births

Life expectancy is rising, birth rates are falling, and pension systems are starting to creak - so what does ageing mean for interest rates and the wider economy?

Economy

UK state pension age must rise for economy's sake, say experts

Research shows the ratio of retirees to workers in the UK is becoming unsustainable as the population ages and birth rates fall.

Health news

WHO cancer agency expects cases in Europe to grow by over 20% by 2045

A new report ahead of World Cancer Day highlights the growing burden of cancer globally.

Health news

Alzheimer’s passed between humans in rare, obsolete medical procedure

Researchers found that an obsolete medical procedure may have resulted in the transmission of the amyloid-beta protein which is linked to dementia.

Economy

How can ageing populations thrive?

Gathering for its annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos, the World Economic Forum has released a new plan to support ageing societies.

Health news

Scientists identify protein that could help fight ageing

Japanese scientists have identified a protein that could play a pivotal role in maintaining two subcellular structures linked to ageing and disease.

Health news

Life expectancy: Which Europeans are living the longest?

Life expectancy in EU is expected to become a key policy point as the continent struggles with an ageing population.

wellbeing

These 8 healthy habits could slow down ageing by up to 6 years

Following a checklist of eight healthy metrics could reduce your biological age, according to an extensive new analysis.

Health news

Scientists discover way to potentially slow down ageing in humans

A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it?

Health news

Can AI predict how long you'll live just from looking at chest X-rays?

A new study showed that artificial intelligence (AI) can estimate a healthy individual’s age from a chest radiograph.

Health news

From energy drink to 'elixir of life': Could taurine slow down ageing?

The newest scientific discovery in the race against ageing is a popular ingredient in caffeinated energy drinks.