Prime Minister Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, emphasizing "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Thousands participated nationwide, with Union ministers and chief ministers joining events in various cities, highlighting yoga's role in physical and mental well-being.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, emphasizing yoga as a global movement for healthy aging and urging its integration into daily life beyond a single annual observance. Events were held worldwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Day of Yoga in Kolkata, emphasizing the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a special animation in Puri to symbolize the theme and Modi's dedication to making yoga a universal practice.
LED face masks are gaining popularity for skin concerns, but experts advise skepticism due to cost. While not miracle cures, they can promote collagen, improve elasticity, and smooth skin with consistent use. Research dates back to the 1990s, but blue light may worsen hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones.
Saul Justin Newman's "Morbid" challenges the anti-ageing industry, arguing it exploits fear of death with misleading science. The book debunks claims of extreme longevity and exposes fraudulent data in "Blue Zones," criticizing entrepreneurs like Dan Buettner and biohackers.
A HelpAge India study reveals 78% of elderly in rural India face climate risks like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Financial constraints (69%) and health limitations are major barriers to resilience. The report calls for integrating ageing into climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction policies.
New research indicates ageing may not be a gradual process but occurs in biological surges, with significant shifts identified around ages 44 and 60, and a turning point near 50. Studies from China and Stanford suggest these changes impact metabolism, cardiovascular health, and organ function, highlighting the importance of midlife lifestyle choices.
A global survey reveals 66% of people with diabetes (PwD) report significant emotional health impacts, highlighting the need for holistic support beyond disease treatment, incorporating public education, workplace accommodations, and integrated medical technologies.
Comedian Phil Wang discusses his new show 'Uh Oh,' exploring themes of ageing, the cultural shift away from 'woke' progressivism, and the changing dynamics of Gen Z and millennials. He reflects on his own identity as a "semi-immigrant" and his desire to connect with a mainstream audience.
An AI startup has raised $269.5M in an IPO to develop AI-driven nano-delivery systems for cellular reprogramming, aiming to reverse aging by restoring immune cell function, with the US leading global longevity investments at $8.49B in 2024.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced cash incentives for third and fourth child births to counter falling fertility rates and fears of political representation loss. Critics argue the policy ignores economic realities and women's safety, while experts suggest long-term support is more effective than one-time payments.
Marilyn Monroe's iconic status is explored through her enduring star quality and her final film, 'The Misfits.' The article delves into her complex role as Roslyn, a character written by Arthur Miller, highlighting Monroe's nuanced performance and the tragic foreshadowing of her own mortality within the film.
O governo federal brasileiro encerrou consulta pública para criar guia de competências digitais para idosos. O objetivo é combater a exclusão digital e garantir direitos, com foco em acesso a ferramentas, atendimento humanizado e segurança online.
A Taiwanese air force T-34 trainer crashed near the Air Force Academy during a training mission on Tuesday, killing experienced pilots Lieutenant Colonel Kuo Chun-nan and Lieutenant Colonel Lu Chi-yu. The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny of the island's aging trainer fleet.
The US elder care system faces a crisis as baby boomers age, with many lacking savings and long-term care insurance. The "forgotten middle" struggle to afford care, often forced into destitution for Medicaid. The author advocates for collective solutions like day programs, worker-owned home healthcare, and public long-term care insurance to ensure dignified aging and support caregivers.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that while the US has the right to ask allies to increase defence expenditure, Malaysia, as a developing economy, faces limitations. His comments followed US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's call for Asian allies to raise military spending to 3.5% of GDP to counter China's military build-up. Malaysia's 2026 budget allocated 21.74 billion ringgit for defence.
İngiltere'de yapılan bir araştırma, son üç yılda gösterime giren en yüksek hasılatlı 100 filmde 60 yaş üstü kadın başrollerin yok denecek kadar az olduğunu ortaya koydu. Kadınların ve yaş ayrımcılığı savunucularının tepki gösterdiği durum için Emma Thompson da destek verdi.
Non-surgical cosmetic treatments, once associated with wealth and celebrity, are becoming commonplace among ordinary women in Australia, driven by increased accessibility, minimal downtime, and shifting perceptions of beauty and ageing.
Insilico and Human Longevity partner in a multimillion-dollar AI collaboration to develop personal longevity AI and discover new longevity drugs, as the global longevity market is projected to reach $8 trillion by 2030.
While creatine is proven to enhance athletic performance by boosting energy production, its benefits for cognitive function are still under early research. Experts suggest it's an optional supplement for athletes, not a necessity for the general population, who can achieve similar benefits through diet.
Scientists in Brazil are developing lab-grown donkey collagen to prevent the species' extinction. Professor Carla Molento leads the project, aiming for a pure, scalable product that retains the qualities of conventional collagen without contamination risks.
New research suggests population ageing's economic impact may be less about labour shortages and more about its effect on total factor productivity (TFP). The "silver dividend" of older workers staying in the labor market longer could offset negative growth impacts.
Japan's Tochigi Prison faces challenges caring for aging, unwell, and foreign inmates, with a focus shifting to rehabilitation. Many foreign inmates, primarily women, are serving sentences for drug smuggling.
The Red Arrows will reduce their formation size to seven aircraft for most displays due to the ageing fleet of Hawk T1s, which are set to retire in 2030. This decision aims to support fleet management and prepare for a future aircraft type, with spare parts becoming less available.
