Scientists name eight measures that can slow ageing by up to six years
Measures including healthy sleep and regular exercise may slow pace of body’s biological ageing
‘You go to a job and it’s absolutely alive with rats or bedbugs’: on the road with a pest controller
It’s boom time in the world of extermination. With rodents rampaging through hospitals and bedbug infestations up 65%, one seasoned pro has never been busier. Our writer tags along to find out why
A dinner party for dead guests serves up surprising connections
My friends came to a silent supper with their dead friends and relatives so that we could grieve our loved ones together
Want to live to 116? The secret to longevity is less complicated than you think
Good humour, a positive outlook and staying away from toxic people is more important than genes, ice baths or spartan diets
‘A call to action to love ourselves’: how women in their 50s can leave the shadows
As roles and circumstances change, women in their 50s can look inwards and find a deep acceptance of themselves
Should I worry about my clicking joints – and stop cracking my knuckles?
Our knees, shoulders, necks and hands make all sorts of pops and clicks. Sometimes we even encourage them. But is this the sound of damage being done?
How Roger Deakin’s love of water inspired me
The great nature writer and outdoor swimmer has been a huge inspiration to many with his focus on ponds, lakes and rivers
Addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14% of adults globally, experts say
Report’s authors also estimate about 12% of children hooked and call for further research into problem
The new hot spot: why we’re all falling for the warm embrace of the sauna
I travelled to Nordic forests and windswept archipelagos to understand the health benefits of the sauna – no wonder it’s becoming popular in the UK
The truth about wrinkles: what are they – and what do they really say about our skin?
The human face shows the most visible signs of ageing – from frown lines to crows’ feet. But some scientists suspect wrinkles could also be driving the ageing process