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'I talk about it in my sleep': 100-year-old gardener still digging life
Gardening is one of her two tips for a long life.
Cheap drug slashes risk of bone fractures, ‘astonishing’ Kiwi trial discovers
The significant findings could help people avoid bone density problems in older age.
The best advice on dementia, according to the experts
A curated collection of stories offering advice on, and experiences with, dementia.
'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating finances
Iain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds.
Nine signs of dementia to look for in your relatives this Christmas
What to do if you spot these common traits in loved ones.
Anna Wise: I’m 67, single and I’d never get married again
OPINION: Unmarried women over 65 are less likely to remarry than ever.
Memory loss isn’t the only sign of dementia: 5 warning signs to watch for
New York Times: Forgetfulness is not always the primary symptom.
A way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facility
Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.
This everyday activity can help boost memory for up to 24 hours
A new study shows what’s good for your heart is good for your brain.
I thought my brain fog was dementia until I discovered it was a vitamin deficiency
Telegraph: Could persistent fatigue and brain fog be signs of a B12 deficiency?
The six signs you have chronic inflammation – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Chronic inflammation is linked to many different medical conditions.
As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s disease
After years treating Alzheimer’s patients, a neurologist shares his own fight against it.
Much of dementia could be preventable – these 12 steps can help reboot your brain
Telegraph: These strategies can help anti-age your memory in midlife.
'Not afraid': Dick Van Dyke opens up about death in new Coldplay video
The soon-to-be 99-year-old stars in the band's latest music video.
She started her school’s cheer squad. At 97, she got to perform again.
Ilagene Doehring proves age is no barrier to cheerleading.
Inside your body, ageing unfolds at remarkably different rates
Parts of our bodies start ageing earlier than others, right down to our organs and cells.
Dementia danger: Where you live in NZ could be worsening your brain health
Where we live in NZ can raise our risk of cognitive decline – with poorer areas worse off.
Listen to Warren Buffett’s advice on wills, most estate planners say
Talking frankly with heirs can lessen feelings of resentment or jealousy, experts say.
I was diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer, but eight years on I’m cancer-free
Telegraph: Martyn Edwards achieved a rare 'complete response' to treatment.
I lost 11kg in four months. At 55, I can finally see my abs
Telegraph: 'I was menopausal and unhappy with my weight so I knew I had to make changes.'
Why stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)
Telegraph: It’s never too late to start stroke-proofing our lives.
I thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50
Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.
Robotic shorts could help people walk farther. Yes, robotic shorts
The shorts are designed to be worn over everyday clothes.
They married at 98 and 96: ‘Who doesn’t love a great love story?’
'We really did fall in love. I didn’t know it could happen again,' said Jo Cartwright, 96.
'You’re trusting them': Family speak out after home failed to properly care for dementia patient
Audrey Wilson had repeated falls, a fractured arm and sepsis. She died in hospital.
Robyn Malcolm on menopause: 'I'm not going to shy away from talking about it'
At 59, the Kiwi actor hopes to help shift the discourse around women's health.
Didn't leave home for three years: Loneliness 'at epidemic levels' among pensioners in NZ
Loneliness among New Zealand's seniors is reaching epidemic levels, Age Concern says.