ageing

It’s common knowledge that if there is one aspect of your life will inevitably and irrevocably change your body, it is ageing.  We are all aware of aged or ageing relatives and the way that they have been changed by their battles with time.…

From the day we arrived on the planet, we’ve been trying to stay here as long as possible. Sure, you want to look and feel younger, but the pursuit of the fountain of youth also applies to other areas of your wellbeing; preventing…

There are countless products, articles and tutorials for tips to anti-age our faces, but what about the rest of your body? It seems that there is more to anti-ageing than simply reducing the wrinkles around your eyes, and forgetting these…

A new wrinkle cream called MitoQ could be a revolution in the anti-ageing market, as it is thought to both soften the skin and actually reverse the signs of ageing. This was discovered by scientists Rob Smith and Mike Murphy from Cambridge…

There isn’t an art to growing old gracefully, it just seems that we’ve forgotten the best tips and tricks of the past - after all, surgery wasn't always an option. For women who believe that surgery is now the only way to hold back the…

A recent study has established a link between the gene which is responsible for ageing and a higher risk of blood cancer. The study provides a glimpse into the relationship between the genes and their effects on cancer risk, thus making it…

There’s an enormous amount of pressure on women to maintain a youthful appearance, yet the hefty price tag attached to the so-called solutions means the majority of women are in a catch-22. For women to stay young, it seems they have to pay…

If Sex and the City taught us anything, it is that girls just want to have fun. No matter what age they are. It is general consensus that the older you get, the less interest you have in bedroom fun. A…

Just because you're ageing, doesn't mean you're happy to lose the intimacy and satisfaction from your sex life – there are ways to maintain an active sex life, in spite of some of the problems that we encounter as older people. Even as…

Ageing is something we can't do anything about, but we can when it comes to the physical effects of it - the importance of staying as young as possible has risen exponentially in recent years. More and more people are seeking out new ways…

Stem cell research could lead to all kinds of exciting things in the fields of health and wellness, but new research has now shown that they could lead to significant discoveries in the area of anti-aging, too. This discovery was made…

Some women tend to get dehydrated skin all year round, experiencing that horrible tight feeling when they wash their face or spend time in the presence of the air conditioning system. It's often attributed to have dry skin, but it isn't…

As people get older, their health concerns usually increase. One of the major factors that threatens your wellness as old age approaches is the gradual decline of your cognitive function. This can affect your wellbeing in all kinds of…

Society has placed a huge amount of importance on age in recent years, with the emphasis on looking as young as possible. While experts have stated the benefits of a good diet and plenty of exercise in regards to looking good well into your…

No matter our path in life, we all have to face one shared reality, which is ageing. As many of us climb up in years, we want to age gracefully and keep our independence. So, whether you’re a baby boomer approaching the “golden years” or…

We're often told to eat a balanced diet, with a good dose of positive vitamins, calcium and protein – but some of us can't help but wonder at times “why?”. In terms of protein, it's natural to be told that it's good for you – and at times,…

When she was in her 20s, Lori Popkewitz Alper really enjoyed the intense cardio workouts at her Boston gym. But, as her life and her body changed, so did her fitness regime. As it turns out, this can be a very good thing for your…

At the heart of your body’s cells are the mitochondria, small cell organelles which are essential to your proper functioning. Anti-ageing cosmetic manufacturers have developed several strategies in order to protect your mitochondrial…

With life expectancies increasing and our knowledge of ageing and health improving all the time, it's become all the more important that we focus on our health and wellbeing. A healthy diet and exercise, along with regular check ups with…

An Australian bush fruit contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that could slow the ageing process. This is according to researchers at Southern Cross University, who believe the Davidson's plum, found in rainforests in the…

The baby boomer generation has been the most influential demographic of all time. The first post-war generation are today the people with the most disposable income and as they enter their final decades, the battle to win their custom is as…

The results of a US survey on ageing are unlikely to come as a surprise to anyone – it seems that men are less hung up about the passage of time than women. The poll was carried out by Allure magazine and quizzed 2,000 American adults…

Ageing is an inevitable process, but that doesn't mean you have to go down without a fight! It’s never too early or too late to start taking care of your anti-ageing wellness, and, luckily, there are several steps and products that you can…

When you think of anti-ageing treatments, you undoubtedly think of all kinds of lotions and potions that can be applied topically to the face, to restore the wellness of the skin. What is gradually emerging, though, is an increased trend…

Getting older can show on our bodies, although regular exercise can help to keep us fit and strong. Although we may end up neglecting our minds as it's harder to see the effects of time on our mental processes. Now experts have revealed the…

You may not realise this, but just before bed is the perfect time to take care of your wellbeing, especially in terms of your anti-ageing wellness. This is the time when your body starts replenishing itself and begins to relax, and so any…

There is one type of make-up that almost all women begin to crave when they start getting wrinkles and age lines – that’s any make-up that makes you look younger. But of course there is so much make-up out there, all purporting to have…

How your skin looks and how healthy it is is directly connected to your stress levels. According to experts, research has proven that the stress hormone cortisol is responsible for breaking down collagen and causing inflammation when you’re…

When depression takes its toll on your mental wellness, the last thing you want to hear is that it’s also making you age faster. However, don’t shoot the messenger, but new research, published in Biological Psychiatry, is again blaming…

When you get older there can be a natural feeling that it’s OK to slip into bad habits. After all you’ve lived a long, healthy life getting plenty of exercise and eating lots of fruit and vegetables. All that being good has earned you some…