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100-year life

Life

The 100-Year Life: How to make longevity a blessing, not a curse

Half the babies born in wealthier countries since 2000 will see their 100th birthday, changing everything from work and economics to our relationships, says a new book

Culture

Elderly female twins

Life

Twins’ close bond makes them more likely to live to retirement

News

A woman having her blood pressure taken

Health

‘Midlife MOTs’ don’t work so why are doctors pushed to do them?

Analysis

A person sleeps beside their cat

Health

Women sleep half an hour longer than men, phone app data shows

News

Older man smoking and drinking in a pub

Health

Dementia incidence for over 65s has fallen drastically in UK men

News

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Humans

The truth about migration: Rich countries need immigrants

Features

African turquoise killifish

Life

Short-lived fish hints at genetic secrets of longevity

News

Generic lab mouse

Life

Mice live 25 per cent longer when worn-out cells are cleared

News

Health

Taboo shouldn't stop us from postponing the menopause

Leader

Four genes discovered that will help you live beyond 100

Life

Four genes discovered that will help you live beyond 100

Scanning the genomes of centenarians showed that four genes help them live longer. The discovery could boost the search for ways to protect against age-related diseases

News

Ageing well

Living Health

Health

Label ageing as a disease and unleash the hunt for a cure

Comment

Life

Secret to old-age health could lie in purging worn-out cells

Features

Practising staring at small dots can shrink your blind spot

News