Longevity
Dr Roderick Mulgan: The science behind a healthy and long life
Dr Roderick Mulgan has been a medical professional for more than 30 years and believes the quality of our health particularly as we age is down to the lifestyle, with an emphasis on diet. He talks to… Audio
Study shows dog behaviour has little to do with breed
There is no end to the different stereotypes when it comes to dog breeds and perceived behaviour traits. However, recent research suggests traits may have less to do with breeds than previously… Audio
The secret to living to well into your 90s (or older)
Dr Claudia Kawas is searching for the secrets to living a longer and healthier life. Kawas and her team have been running a major study of ageing California residents for more than two decades. She… Audio
Study on rabbits reveals the secret to living a longer life
In 1978, a seemingly straightforward experiment involving New Zealand rabbits discovered that kindness made the difference between a heart attack and a healthy heart. It's called the 'rabbit effect'… Audio
The quest to live forever
From cutting-edge genetic treatments to computer-brain interfaces that are still in the realm of science fiction, Silicon Valley is on a quest to let us live forever. Audio
The quest to live forever
From cutting-edge genetic treatments to computer-brain interfaces that are still in the realm of science fiction, Silicon Valley is on a quest to let us live forever.
AudioOur Changing World for 3 October 2019
Peter Griffin investigates the ethics and possibilities around achieving immortality, and Allan Blackman looks at the chemical element radium. Audio
Dr. Saul Newman: debunking the 'Blue Zone' longevity myth
A new study from Dr. Saul Newman, a researcher at the Australian National University, suggests the concept of age-enhancing 'Blue Zones' might in fact be fraudulent.
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How to embrace emotion at work
Being able to talk about how you feel without getting emotional is an important skill for everyone in a workplace, says Liz Fosslien, co-author of No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing… Audio
Hobbies that prolong your longevity
What hobbies do you have that keep you going? The panellists weigh in... Audio
Living a long life
What things that are "bad" for them would the Panelists Catherine Robertson and Ganesh Nana refuse to give up even if it gave them a few more years on Earth? Audio
Ways to live a long and healthy life
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
How to remember
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
Greenland sharks: 'living time capsules'
Sharks that pre-date the Industrial Revolution could hold the secret to longevity, as well as shedding light on the human impact on the oceans. Audio, Gallery
Why women live longer than men
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
Peak longevity? Live long, die old
Science writer Carl Zimmer looks at "the latest volley in a long-running debate among scientists about the human life span". Audio
Longevity drug
Trials with an immunosuppressant drug called rapamycin have had an astonishing effect on the longevity of mice. Early results of a small study involving dogs also look promising, and researcher Matt… Audio
Aubrey de Grey: extending longevity
English author and theoretician in the field of gerontology, and the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Audio