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Her family home was destroyed during the war, when she was evacuated to Modbury in south Devon and it was after the war that she fell in love with Guinness, her granddaughter explained. (Photo: Pixabay)

100-year-old woman reveals secret to long life

Centenarian has claimed that the secret to her long life is a daily glass of Guinness.

11 May 2018 4:11 PM IST

Lower levels of fat that could interfere with hormone levels also meant higher testosterone in men (Photo: AFP)

Men can maintain a healthy sex life in their 70s if they stick to...

The findings suggest that sticking to this healthy diet in middle age can enable men to be sexually active without drugs...

30 Aug 2018 6:51 PM IST

When it comes to diet, Tseng eats little junk food and makes sure he takes a filling breakfast (Photo: Pixabay)

This 111-year-old man still hits the gym every day thanks to his...

The man was also able to perform headstands in his 80s and used to go for morning aerobics classes in his 90s.

14 Sept 2018 5:10 PM IST

The elderly are at a risk of falls even when on medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Certain medicines could lead to falls in elderly: study

62 percent of falls occurred in patients in whom high risk medications had been administered within the 24 hours.

28 Nov 2016 9:38 PM IST

Moderate-intensity activity rather than light activity, such as pushing a grocery cart, is more valuable to promote future function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking 45 minutes per week may reduce arthritis complaint of adults

Brisk walking helps to maintain functioning limbs even after arthritis

10 Jan 2017 3:38 PM IST

Grandmothers Monicka Chanana, Pratibha Sabharwal and Neeru Gandhi. (Photos: Age No Bar Facebook page)

Nanis on the highway

Three fun and feisty grandmothers are hitting the road to chase their dreams full throttle.

7 April 2017 12:07 AM IST

Financial literacy seemingly engenders a greater perception for risk and enables those who have it to face off later-lifes dilemmas with ease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Understanding money reduces anxiety about old age

Financial literacy helps shape people's perception towards risk and uncertainty.

17 April 2017 9:37 PM IST

Exercise might help adults prevent or delay disabilities that interfere with independent living. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular exercise lowers mobility issues in old age

Experts recommend that senior citizens exercise regularly along with balance training.

10 Feb 2017 10:15 AM IST

Half of the grandparents who took care of their grandchildren were still alive about ten years after the first interview in 1990. (Photo: Pixabay)

People who care for others may live longer: study

Childless older adults who provided others with emotional support lived longer than most other people

23 Dec 2016 2:15 PM IST