Greater optimism is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, suggesting that cultivating a more positive outlook may benefit both wellbeing and cognitive health.

Creative activity, from music and art to knitting and carpentry, is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for improving health, wellbeing, and even dementia prevention and treatment.

When it comes to dementia prevention, not all physical activity is equal—and a surprising new finding helps explain why.

Could giving your time to others also protect your brain? New research suggests volunteering may do both.

Dementia rates are falling—but the good news hides a troubling divide in who is benefiting most.

We know aerobic exercise can help us live longer—but new research shows building strength deserves a place alongside it.

New research shows that ageing is associated with the same broad changes across species, with inflammation driving many of the processes. But, the molecular patterns associated with ageing can move in both directions.

New technologies are exciting, but what you can do is more important.

What you eat sends chemical messages to your cells.

Ideas to get even fitter mentally, and reduce your risk of dementia.

Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing.  Research shows its risk can be significantly reduced through lifestyle changes that protect brain health, cardiovascular health, and social and intellectual engagement.

Sir Muir Gray explores why stamina is essential for healthy ageing, how inactivity—not age itself—drives its decline, and why simple daily movement such as brisk walking can help rebuild fitness and support long-term independence.

A sense of purpose drives longevity and resilience.

Cognitive function can be maintained or improved at any age.

Suppleness is a key sign of biological youth. Flexibility, balance, and mobility protect against injury, stiffness, and loss of independence as we age.

Preventing falls is key to maintaining independence.

Gut dysbiosis is the final hallmark in our Hallmarks of Ageing series, and it highlights how shifts in your microbial community can influence everything from immune strength to brain function.

Building and maintaining muscle protects against disease and disability.

It’s never too late to reverse decline.