The Age-Well Project

WHY LIVER HELPS US AGE WELL

Last night The Husband and I agreed that the Queen’s exit from this world was exactly how we’d like to exit: still in our rights minds, mobile until the near end, disease-free, smiling. And 96 – a ripe old age. Scroll to the end to see my favourite recent article on how best to reach...

BRAINS, HEARTS AND CHOCOLATE – THIS SUMMER’S AGE-WELL RESEARCH

Happy September! We’re enjoying the ‘new pencil case’ feeling that the start of the academic year brings. We’ve had a refreshing summer break but there’s soooooooo much interesting research to catch up on: all of it bringing new ways to age well or powerful reminders of the simple actions we need to embed in our...

What happens in our bodies after menopause

News this week, here in the UK, that MPs are calling for a ‘menopause leave’ pilot scheme to help support working women. A positive (but long-overdue) step on the path to better care for those in menopause. There are many more steps to go to give people the support they need either side of the...

Is there an optimal diet for ageing well?

It would be nice to think that we’re getting close to a definition of a diet that helps us all age well, with some clarity about the correct proportions of nutrients required to extend our healthspan. But there’s still a great deal of debate among longevity experts about what that diet might be. And so...

HOW TO AGE WELL ON YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY

It’s a fact – holidays help us age well! Particularly if they involve travel to somewhere new. A study out last week is the latest in a line of studies showing that all work and no play make us dull, tired, and old before our time. I’m not sure we needed a study to tell...