Sarcopenic obesity can creep up on us gradually over time. People might not appear frail or thin, but may have in fact already lost quite a lot of muscle through lack of use.
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Shorter bouts of exercise – as little as 20 seconds at a time – could do you a world of good.
When we’re trying to lose weight and the number on the scales drops rapidly, it seems like we’re on the right track. But losing weight too quickly can cause the loss of muscle, as well as fat.
A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.
Doing two things at the same time isn’t always as productive, healthy or safe as focusing on one thing at a time.
Don’t believe the hype about products claiming they can help you live longer. Here are five lifestyle changes to prioritise instead.
Just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes. Here are seven ways to keep your teeth healthier for longer.
Could teenagers get on with older people and vice versa? Turned out, they could. And both flourished.
Doctors weren’t happy when celebrity Kim Kardashian promoted whole-body MRI scans recently. But that doesn’t mean they don’t hold promise for understanding ageing on a grander scale.
For some people with joint pain, cold weather seems to make it worse. And pain can be a barrier to exercise and activities you’d usually do.
US tech billionaire Bryan Johnson spends $2 million a year on an anti-ageing regimen. Is there any evidence to support it?
Every year after age 30 we progressively lose muscle mass. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it.
Even though the typical mobile gamer is a middle-aged woman, ageist stereotypes about gamers continue to circulate.
You might have heard singing helps lower stress hormones – but there are so many benefits to warming up our voices and letting loose.
Lifelong learning isn’t just about being employable, it’s about a healthy brain and overall quality of life.
Being age-friendly is not just a matter of responding to the needs of Australia’s ageing population. It will benefit all students and the university as a whole.
We have the technology to make it easier for older Australians to pursue active ageing in their own communities. The smart city just needs their input to make it work for them.
Canadians are living longer, but are they living well? The challenges to aging well go beyond the problems in long-term care. Substantial change to Canada’s support service systems is long overdue.
Our research shows that engaging in one of these social activities regularly may have some effect on preventing chronic conditions.
Hormonal changes that occur during menopause can alter the way fat is deposited in the body, but weight gain associated with menopause is more likely to be a by-product of ageing.
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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