Ageing

Tomiko Itooka, the oldest verified living person who loved mountaineering

September 06, 2024

Tomiko Itooka, the oldest verified living person who loved mountaineering

At the age of 116, Tomiko Itooka from the western Japanese city of Ashiya officially became the oldest woman in the world.

July 14, 2023
Muscles matter as you age: Here are ways to counter sarcopenia

Muscle loss, an often-overlooked aspect of the ageing process, remains largely unaddressed, with symptoms like diminished hand grip strength commonly dismissed as something that happens when you grow older.
June 19, 2023
Here are basic facts about bone health women should know

Bones are a crucial element for the human body's musculoskeletal system along with ligaments, muscles, tendons, and soft tissues.
August 31, 2022
Maintain physical activity, avoid malnutrition to protect muscle health

As one grows older, muscle mass becomes more crucial for maintaining the general immune defense as well as bodily strength and mobility.
September 27, 2021
Read these signs to know if your blurring vision is age-related

One of the most common vision problems experienced by the elderly is Age-related Macular Degeneration, which affects the macula, a part of the retina situated at the back of the eye.
July 08, 2021
Research finds male hormones accelerate DNA ageing

Androgens, usually thought as male hormones, are a group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity.