Healthy Ageing Stories
NMN Supplements Promise Longevity: What the Latest Research Actually Shows
NMN supplements can raise NAD+ levels in human trials, but research has not shown they extend lifespan or slow ageing. 
How to Prepare for an Ageing Parent Before Their Health and Independence Decline
Experts share practical ways families can prepare for ageing parents, from safer homes and medication reviews to caregiving and long-term care. 
Grip Strength, Balance and Walking Speed: The Health Tests That Matter With Age
Weak grip, slow walking and poor balance are linked to a higher mortality risk in older adults, but experts stress that these tests are screening tools, not predictions. 
Can a Vaccine Prevent Dementia? Why Scientists Are Excited by the Shingles Jab Discovery
A Welsh study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine had a lower risk of dementia, but researchers say trials are still needed. 
Could Rectal Cancer Be Treated Without Surgery? Major Trial Offers Hope of Organ-Preserving Care
The STAR-TREC trial found chemoradiotherapy could help many early-stage rectal cancer patients avoid major surgery and preserve the rectum. 
NYC Seniors Are Battling Loneliness With Live-In AI Robots, Should the UK Do the Same?
New York seniors are using AI companion robots to combat loneliness, raising questions about whether similar technology could help older people in Britain. 
The 5 Daily Habits Longevity Experts Say Matter Most After 50
Professor Tim Spector shares five habits that may support healthier ageing after 50, from eating more plants to getting quality sleep. 
Stiff Joints or Ongoing Pain? Here's How to Know If It Could Be Arthritis
Learn the early symptoms of arthritis, how osteoarthritis differs from inflammatory arthritis, and the treatments that can help reduce pain and protect joint function.