Does turmeric’s reputation translate into real health benefits?
Clinical trials show that curcumin, present in the spice, may help fight osteoarthritis and other diseases, but there’s a catch – bioavailability, or how to get it into the blood
Experience: I’m a 79-year-old world champion powerlifter
People look at me and say, ‘She won’t be able to lift that.’ I like surprising them
Meal of a lifetime: what to eat at every age
From training toddlers to socialising septuagenarians – here are the ideal ingredients to eat healthily at every stage of life
Seven hours’ sleep is ideal amount in middle to old age, study finds
Too much and too little sleep linked with worse cognitive performance and mental health
From slip, slop, slap to jab, peel, zap: Australia spending on cosmetic procedures, but not public health
In a land of blazing sunshine and a seemingly bottomless desire for more beautiful skin, it is ironic we still face a shortage of dermatologists
Reasons to be cheerful: optimists live longer, says study
Those with a positive attitude to life may lower their anxiety levels by avoiding arguments or not perceiving traffic jams as stressful
How long could a person possibly live?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Cold baths, cherry juice and sleep: the secret to staying fit in your 40s
Despite aching backs and stiff joints, a growing number of elite athletes – from Zlatan Ibrahimović to Serena Williams – are pushing the clock back. So why can’t you? We ask the experts how to do it
A strategy for women’s health in England: six areas of focus
From gynaecological conditions to healthy ageing, these are expected to be the priorities of the final plan
Fit fiftysomethings: why the hot new sex symbols are moreish middle-aged men
Whether it is Paul Rudd, Will Smith or Gareth Southgate, men who have passed their half century are having a moment. Welcome to the age of affability, steadiness and deeply desirable dependability