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Health 5 ways lasers and dermatologists can reverse skin ageing The real culprit of facial ageing is not wrinkles but skin pigmentation - the freckles, redness, sunspots and skin damage caused mostly by sun exposure when we were children, says dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook.

Health How food is engineered to keep us eating Can’t seem to put down the chip packet or ice cream tub until it’s empty? Spoiler alert: it’s not your fault. Around the world, scientists are busy designing foods that are as addictive as opioids. Sabrina Rogers-Anderson investigates.

Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

Health Maintain brain health with the MIND diet Keen to beat your grandkids at Scrabble well into old age? The MIND diet has been shown to boost brain health and protect against dementia.

Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

Health Dementia and cognitive decline 101 ‍Dementia and cognitive decline are not normal parts of ageing, but a disease that demands management and caring. It’s tough for the person diagnosed, but can be tougher on those caring for them. Alex Brooks explains.

Health Science can now reprogram cells to be younger Harvard Medical School researchers have found a way to reprogram cells to a younger state.

Health Beyond yuck: the lowdown on getting a colonoscopy Ready, set, prep! The colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure to prevent colorectal cancer. Sure, it’s not the most pleasant procedure to think about, but it isn’t as bad as you imagine.

Health Gut instinct: how to prevent age-related digestive issues like heartburn There’s a lot of mystery around the gut and what exactly goes on in there. For the most part… you simply don’t want to know. But here’s what you can do to avoid these common gut-related health conditions as you age.

Health How staying hydrated can save your life Feeling thirsty is the body’s natural defence against dehydration, but as we age, our thirst signals can diminish and put us at risk of severe dehydration - especially on hot days or after exercise.