Ageing

New research exploring the eating habits of older people has provided important insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing New Zealanders. The study was completed by researchers at… Audio

University of Otago psychology professor Ted Ruffman says ageing brains means older men become less able to recognise emotions in other people. Audio

Three Minutes Max: succinct opinions from a variety of New Zealanders on all sort of topics. Here's AUT professor Allan Blackman on the recent death of musician Noel Scott Engel - aka Scott Walker. Audio

Developmental molecular biologist John Medina has the low down on how our brains work and why we should redesign our schools and workplaces to match. He also has tips for ageing well. Audio

Myths, misunderstandings and current research into the brain are discussed by Associate Professor Cathy Stinear from the University of Auckland during the 2018 Raising the Bar night.  Audio

The challenges facing Government policy makers as Australasia faces ageing populations, UNSW Scientia Professor of Economics John Piggott has been selected to lead a task force helping G20 nations… Audio

Dr Mike Murphy is one of the world's leading scientists in mitochondrial research. Originally from Ireland, he is nowadays the programme leader at the Mitochondrial Biology Unit at Cambridge… Audio

Dr Doug Wilson has a medical degree from New Zealand, a PhD from the University of London and has pursued postgraduate work and medical research globally. He currently consults and acts as the chief… Audio

New Zealand has a growing population of older drivers and an important issue is 'when do they give up driving?' Audio

The numbers of older New Zealanders battling driving anxiety, and what can be done to fix it. Driving anxiety can range from anything between driving reluctance to driving phobia, which in turn can be… Audio

Yoram Barak says there are some simple ways of maintaining a healthy brain into old age. Good social relationships are key. Audio

With a background in anthropology and population studies, Sarah Harper is Professor of Gerontology at the University of Oxford, a Fellow at University College, and the founding director of the Oxford… Audio

A recent poll in Australia found 25% of men between 30 and 65 have few or no social connections and 17% of all people have no mates at all they could visit without invitation. Dr Chris Stephens from… Audio

Moana Maniapoto, Victoria Kelly and Cherie Mathieson talk with Karyn Hay about the role of women in the music industry to mark the 125th anniversary women's suffrage. Audio

Research shows that nerves play a surprisingly important role in muscle loss, while exercise helps us maintain our strength. Audio

With the UK having recently appointed a Minister of loneliness, Sally Round takes a look what can be done in New Zealand to address the problem, which will likely balloon as the population ages. Video, Audio

The beauty and fashion industries have long dictated what's deemed acceptable or desirable. And now that we're in an age of inclusiveness where does that leave women and the question of ageing? Audio

More evidence on the benefits of exercise as we age. It's never too early to start! Audio