Ageing

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

An American startup is charging US$8,000 for a transfusion of blood from a donor under 25. The company's founder and a biology of ageing specialist talk about the potential effects. Audio

Top ways to live a long and healthy life, with Australian physician and research scientist, Professor Merlin Thomas. He is the author of a new book, The Longevity List. It's a guide based on relatable… Audio

Tips on training your brain and improving your memory, with UCLA Professor on Ageing, Dr Gary Small. He is the director of the UCLA Longevity Centre. Audio

In NZ, the average life expectancy for a male born last year is 91 years, but a woman born in 2016 can expect to live to 93. Why is that? Science journalist Angela Saini tries to answer the… Audio

The sequencing of an entire human genome in 2003 was hailed as a great victory, but in reality, it wasn't complete. The uncharted regions of the genome could play a role in cancer and autism, some… Audio

Young Finnish people are moving into Helsinki's biggest state-run rest home as the country grapples with a housing crisis.  Audio, Gallery

Take one trishaw – a bit like a tricycle but with two wheels at the front – add two passengers and a volunteer driver, then get out in the fresh air for a pedal. That's the essence of Cycling Without… Audio, Gallery

For women, ageing comes with many complications. We speak to three women who have done it - gracefully or otherwise. 

Virtual reality technology isn't just for millennials and gamers. Recently, a series of VR films targeted at a very mature audience premiered at a New York senior citizen's centre. Video, Audio

Capital and Coast District Health Board is being accused of pushing the boundaries of its ageing in place policy to the detriment of older people. Kathryn Ryan talks to Chris Sanders, the General… Audio

All you need to hit the rails and trails of Wellington with the Folding Goldies is a Gold Card, a bike (ideally a folding one) and some free time. Audio, Gallery

Thirty percent of pedestrians - that's 104 - killed between 2006 and 2015 were aged 65 and over. That outnumbers the number of cyclists killed: 90 during the same period. Audio