Learning How To Be Old

An avalanche of research on ageing and longevity


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With the current rise in research on ageing and longevity, there's a flood of news and tips about living long and well. If you feel overwhelmed, you're not alone. The results are intriguing, encouraging, and revolutionary. But why did ageing became a hot topic thirty years ago? And how can we deal with this information overload? I've been thinking about this and have come up with a couple of suggestions. And a poem. And one woman's impressive vision of how her life will be at 95 years old.

  • HALL: A comprehensive database for human aging and longevity studies Oxford University Press
  • Slowing human ageing is now the subject of serious research The Economist.
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    Learning How To Be OldBy Rachel McAlpine

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