Keywords: Aging


Study warns higher retirement ages could come at the expense of workers’ health

A new public health study has raised concerns that increasing the retirement age could leave more people working while living with chronic health conditions, highlighting the need to balance labor market demands with the long-term well-being of employees. The research, published in the European Journal......

South Korea records more than 10 million employed seniors for the first time

South Korea has reached a historic milestone as the number of employed people aged 55 to 79 has exceeded 10 million for the first time, reflecting the country's rapidly aging population and the changing nature of its labor market. According to the latest official statistics, the senior population......

French physiotherapists to provide preventive health assessments from October

France will allow physiotherapists to conduct official preventive health assessments beginning in October 2026, broadening access to early health screening as part of the country's strategy to strengthen preventive medicine. The measure was confirmed by the French Ministry of Health after a decree......

Bryan Johnson questions his extreme quest for longevity

American entrepreneur and biotechnology investor Bryan Johnson has sparked widespread debate after acknowledging that his relentless pursuit of extending human life may have gone too far. The 48-year-old businessman, known for his highly controlled lifestyle and ambitious anti-aging program, admitted......

Japan’s population falls below 120 million for the first time in 42 years

Japan’s population has fallen below 120 million for the first time in more than four decades, according to official government figures released on Wednesday, highlighting the country’s deepening demographic crisis driven by a persistent decline in births and a rapidly aging society. The......

WHO says nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented through healthier lifestyles

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that a significant proportion of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable lifestyle and environmental risk factors. As the number of people living with dementia continues to rise worldwide, the organization is urging governments......

France launches expert review of social security funding to reshape welfare financing

France is opening a new chapter in the debate over the long-term sustainability of its social protection system after President Emmanuel Macron commissioned a panel of four independent experts to examine how the country's welfare model should be financed in the decades ahead. The initiative reflects......

Dementia: A diet rich in natural foods may protect the brain

Adopting a diet that emphasizes minimally processed foods could help preserve cognitive functions and reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent scientific study conducted among older adults. The results suggest that the benefits of a balanced diet may also apply to individuals showing biological......

Germany considers raising retirement age to 70 amid pension system pressure

Germany is reportedly exploring far-reaching reforms to its pension system, including a potential gradual increase in the retirement age to as high as 70, as policymakers seek to address mounting financial pressure caused by demographic change. A government-appointed expert commission, established under......