LifestyleBionic eye lets pensioner see againAn 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.22 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow loneliness takes toll on elderlyElderly men and women with solitary lives suffered more age-related mental decline than those who enjoyed lots of company, an Alzheimer’s conference heard.21 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleLily Allen hires new personal trainer - for her faceThe 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.17 Jul 10:01 PM
LifestyleExercise cuts breast cancer riskWomen aged 50-plus urged to do at least 5 hours a week of exercise to help reduce the risk of breast cancer.17 Jul 09:03 PM
LifestyleWhy is age still seen as a woman's problem?We all need to accept that we will grow old and stop shaming women for 'letting themselves go'.16 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleIs menopause all in your mind?Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Not forgetting mood swings like a roller-coaster. Yep, it’s the menopause.11 Jul 11:42 PM
LifestyleWhy is decision-making hard?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.10 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleCan you tell if you're going to age badly?Hope springs from 40-year-long study showing big disparity in rates of ageing.06 Jul 08:05 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: How old is 'old'?Heather du Plessis-Allan asks: How do we get people in their golden years to stay working?04 Jul 08:00 AM
Aged careRetirement village residents raise voiceRetirement village residents have created their own body, seeking a law review to give them more power.22 Jun 07:22 AM
LifestyleFasting diet could slow ageingA five-day diet which mimics fasting could slow down ageing, add years to life, boost the immune system and cut the risk of heart disease and cancer, scientists believe.19 Jun 12:55 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Elderly abuse an NZ epidemicAs many as one in 10 older people may be victims of financial elder abuse, writes Diana Clement.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Cost blowout takes shine off Gold CardThe scheme was originally budgeted to cost taxpayers $18 million a year. That has now swollen to $26 million, and will continue to rise if nothing is done.12 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestylePuzzles prevent Alzheimer's?Completing the crossword and taking regular exercise may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease - but will not prevent it, scientists say.11 Jun 06:30 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Being Rachel GlucinaIn an attempt to make Metro's most powerful Aucklanders list, Peter Bromhead decides to rebrand as a gossip columnist.11 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleAre you as fit as you should be?Use these tests to check whether you're as fit as you should be for your age, and learn what you can do to improve your fitness.09 Jun 02:20 AM
OpinionBryony Gordon: Milestones that say you have failed as a womanThere is a universal blueprint for females: career, marriage, house, baby, career... anyone who fails to adhere has somehow failed, writes Bryony Gordon.04 Jun 07:17 PM
OpinionMartin Daubney: How to age gracefully if you're not George ClooneyAgeing is great if you mature like a fine wine. But what if, like most men, you mature more like a ripe cheese? Martin Daubney explains the options.28 May 10:20 PM
EntertainmentClooney glad to be greyStar argues there is no point "trying to fight" the ageing process, saying hair dye and plastic surgery "actually makes you look older".27 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAged careRyman posts 24pc lift in annual profitRyman Healthcare posted a 24pc gain in annual profit to $241.9m as the value of its properties increased and revenue rose.22 May 02:56 AM
OpinionDr Cathy Casey: Women are growing older ... invisiblyI addressed the Older Women's Network at the Positive Ageing Centre in Takapuna last Saturday. This is a group of local women "who are no longer young in years but know no limits age wise".21 May 10:37 PM
LifestyleOrange juice good for the elderly - researchDrinking orange juice every day could help improve brain function in elderly people, research has suggested.15 May 08:45 PM
Aged careRetirement villages see rapid growthNearly 33,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages, up from just over 24,000 people three years ago.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWomen's reward for being awesome - wrinkle creamWhat's a fitting reward for being ambitious, stylish, beautiful, passionate? Something that speaks to the hearts of smart, successful women in 2015?13 May 06:45 PM
LifestyleExercise buddies the key for older womenOlder women are more likely to take up exercising and stick to it if they are part of a small group guided by a personal trainer.12 May 09:00 PM
Aged careA tale of many New ZealandsSome regions will "fail" economically and perhaps socially unless we help them to adjust, the Salvation Army says.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Whole Lotto luckLady Luck has waved her magic wand upon Peter Bromhead, who claims to have won the chance to spin Lotto's lucrative spinning wheel.01 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandVouchers urged for social servicesA major shift to more voucher-type funding of social services, including health and education, is proposed in a new official report.28 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleElderly abused by familiesElderly people are having their children move back in and are being threatened with a lack of contact with grandchildren if the 'takeover' is challenged.27 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleScientist's bold claim: I'll live to be 150A scientist specialising in anti-ageing research has made the bold claim that he will live to be 150, and he takes 100 drugs a day in pursuit of that goal.27 Apr 12:25 AM
