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Ageing & You

Why do we age? How does it happen? What are the factors involved? Can we eliminate the factors? Can we stop the clock? Can we reverse the damage caused by ageing?

Anti-ageing: Beating the clock

What exactly is behind the process of ageing? More importantly – can we slow things down a bit? Blame ageing mainly on those three little letters: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).

Anti-ageing: Balance your hormones

Normalise your hormones by eating more of the right foods and by cutting out certain others, and longevity and weight loss will follow, according to the latest research.

Guys, why look your age?

You want to look young, but you don't want to go to extremes. Here's what to do.

Baby foreskins vs ageing

Snail-slime moisturisers, nightingale-dropping facials – we’re willing to try anything in search of smoother skins and younger-looking complexions.

The perfect 10

How does the human body stack up in terms of design, form and function? While some parts hover on perfection, others aren’t quite as effective.

Supple(ment) skin

The new beauty essentials for perfect skin require no needles or surgeons, won't break the budget and will keep you looking younger longer.

The process of ageing

How do we age? What are the factors involved? What are the results – visible and unseen – of ageing? Can we do anything to slow the process?

How your body will age

Yes, your body will deteriorate with age. Here are the basics of what to look out for, and some hints on how to slow the process.

DNA testing: for which diseases?

DNA tests can be conducted to diagnose a range of heart- and blood vessel diseases or to determine the risk for developing these diseases.

Look, feel younger in 3 easy steps

If you're overweight, smoking and engaging in low levels of exercise, you may be adding as much as 11 years to your body age. Here's how to switch to a healthier lifestyle.

Turn back the clock

You can age gracefully without ageing passively. Here's what you can do to look and feel younger.

As time goes by

We are inundated with options to undo the facial footprint of time's relentless march. Here are the most effective and popular procedures available right now.

Aging is the process of growing old or maturing. Humans reach their peak in growth and development when they are in their mid 20s. After this point, the body gradually becomes less functional over time.