In these countries, people live substantially longer than the worldwide average – and each place has its own secret source of vitality.
Known better for gambling than helping you grow into your golden years – Macau unexpectedly holds the secret to a high life expectancy.
Research suggests some parts of the body age faster than others to the point that they even outlive their owners. Could understanding this better help us to live longer?
Since 2011, Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth have photographed retired farmers, fishermen, zoologists, plumbers and opera singers around the world. They explain why to Andrew Dickson.
A handful of small towns have remarkable longevity. What is it about their lifestyle that can increase your chances of living to 100?
Feeling old and shunned, legendary writer Paul Theroux leaves the US and journeys to a country that reveres the elderly.
The world is ageing. But our oldest workers could help keep the economy afloat.
With increased lifespans, elders are living thousands of days longer. That’s very good news for the global economy.
Retirement is becoming more and more expensive – and future generations may have to abandon the idea altogether
