Oldest woman ever or impostor? The controversial case of Calment
24 April 2019
Jeanne Calment apparently lived to be 122, but divisive new research suggests she wasn't who she seemed. There are huge implications for our understanding of longevity
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Anti-ageing drugs are coming that could keep you healthier for longer
24 April 2019
Longevity research is no longer aimed at prolonging lives, it is trying to keep us fit right until the end. New anti-ageing drugs may finally be here to make that happen
8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline
23 January 2019
Want to defy ageing and keep your mind sharp? From the right diet to your dental hygiene and social life, here are the best ways to keep your brain fighting fit
Memory special: What happens to memories over time?
24 October 2018
Memories fade, but that's no accident. Forgetting is a useful trick of the mind, and even when memories are lost, they aren't always forgotten
Exclusive: Inside the clinic offering young blood to cure ageing
27 September 2017
In California, a start-up is offering blood plasma transfusions for $8000 to people who hope to turn back the clock. Is it safe, and will it work?
Why your real age may be older – or younger – than your years
28 June 2017
Biological age can diverge from the number of years we celebrate on our birthdays - and it sheds light on the time we have left
