We all hope our children will surpass us one day. But you don't want it to happen while they're still at primary school, writes Matt Heath.

A diabetes pill is the first drug to show promise in helping subdue two of the world's most rampant health epidemics.

A chemical found in red wine helps slow dementia, say scientists - but you would have to drink 1,000 bottles a day to get enough of it.

Two minutes of hopping a day can strengthen hip bones in older people and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, scientists have suggested.

They said that while longer spells of moderate exercise were good, there were "strong benefits" in repeated short bouts of intense activity such as star jumps.

When the midwife handed me my newborn son, my first thought was that this hideous homunculus could surely not be mine. He was bald and jaundice-yellow, his little features squashed into an expression of profound dismay at finding himself in the world.

Europe, with its ageing population, needs to increase its younger population by several million to avoid a situation where pension systems grow unsustainable.

Chris Moss deconstructs the seven ages of modern manhood. But which one provides the most satisfaction and happiness?

New research suggests we could all live to 150 by taking a pill to prevent age-related diseases. But would you want to? We outline the pros and cons.

Molecular biologist David Sinclair wants to revolutionise the way people age. Sinclair is 46, but he's been obsessed with what he calls "the gravity of life" since he was four-years-old.

Turning 60 doesn't mean having to join the sensible shoes and slacks brigade. Suzanne McFadden meets three older women who refuse to act their age.

An organisation representing many of New Zealand's 33,000 retirement village residents has backed changes to the dispute system.

The need to strengthen the retirement village complaints system has been questioned following a report recommending change.

A forum is being established by the retirement commissioner to investigate better ways to resolve disputes.

Eating fruit and vegetables or taking antioxidant supplements may combat one of the most harmful aspects of ageing by protecting a vital immune system organ, research suggests.

Eating, or applying large amounts of, antioxidants might damage skin in young people as free radicals are needed to keep skin regenerating effectively.

Ryman Healthcare plans to increase resident numbers by 70 per cent in the next five years in New Zealand and Australia as it also mulls an ASX listing.

An electrical implant sends a video feed to the undamaged cells in his retina from a tiny camera attached to his glasses, effectively restoring his sight.

Women may be at a greater risk from dementia than men according to a new study which suggests they decline mentally at a far faster rate.

Elderly men and women with solitary lives suffered more age-related mental decline than those who enjoyed lots of company, an Alzheimer’s conference heard.

The 30-year-old star has been training at a specialist gym where clients are put through punishing regimes that act like a "natural Botox" to fight off ageing.

Women aged 50-plus urged to do at least 5 hours a week of exercise to help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

We all need to accept that we will grow old and stop shaming women for 'letting themselves go'.

Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Not forgetting mood swings like a roller-coaster. Yep, it’s the menopause.

Why does making your mind up only get harder as you get older and what the hell do you do about it, wonders Greg Dixon.

Hope springs from 40-year-long study showing big disparity in rates of ageing.

Heather du Plessis-Allan asks: How do we get people in their golden years to stay working?

Retirement village residents have created their own body, seeking a law review to give them more power.