A new research study shows that rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading to shorter life expectancy.

We have reflected long and hard on many subjects, but no one really paid attention to population aging until about the 1930s.

Calling older people who use the internet 'silver surfers' is among the list of euphemisms and 'patronising language' which ...

The labor market is undergoing a seismic shift. By 2030, the U.S. will have more people over 65 than under 18. Birth rates have plummeted, life expectancy has increased, and organizations face a ...

New research from UNSW's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has explored the views of older adults on what constitutes ...

The first two shows in Relish Theatre's Spring 2025 season of queer works across theatres in North London have laded at The Pleasance Theatre in Islington. Check out photos of the show.

What are the main issues of living with dementia as a younger person? Younger people with dementia experience a range of challenges, which are often different to those that older people face. Younger ...

Looking for ugly cartoon characters with interesting personalities? Read on and discover some of the ugly cartoons that will ...

You may not know the 1930s icon, but you definitely have seen the effects of her life. Nearly every siren, diva, and pop tart ...

Recently, I asked members of our BuzzFeed Community to tell me some older traditions they wish would make a comeback. Some of ...

Historic buildings in Mosul, including churches and mosques, are being reopened following years of devastation resulting from ...

The leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, years after it was reduced to ...