Caregiving for an elderly or sick loved one: people’s panel

Do you act as a caregiver for an aging or sick family member while working and raising children? We want to hear from you

Resveratrol pills may mimic effects of exercise and low-calorie diet

A small study suggests the grape extract resveratrol has similar metabolic effects to exercise and calorie restriction

Let’s dispel this gloom about living longer and make life better for the old

Yvonne Roberts: Babies born in Britain today stand a good chance of reaching 100. We need to help them get there in comfort

Drug for hyperactivity may help reverse memory decline in ageing brains

A drug that lowers levels of a chemical called cAMP could improve working memory, a study in monkeys suggests

You’re Looking Very Well by Lewis Wolpert – review

The older people get, the older they believe 'old' to be

How meditation might ward off the effects of ageing

A study at a US Buddhist retreat suggests eastern relaxation techniques can protect our chromosomes from degenerating. Jo Marchant reports

Live to be 100? One in four 16-year-olds predicted to become centenarians

Experts call for radical rethink of pensions and work-life balance to tackle problems of increased life expectancy

What’s the secret of long life?

Open thread: Walter Breuning, who was the world's oldest man, has died aged 114, leaving some tips for longevity. We'd like to hear yours

Growing lifespan shows no sign of slowing, but don’t expect immortality

People have been living longer since 1800, but experts believe new illnesses will slow lifespan rises