The Guardian view on inequality and health: a matter of life and death

Editorial: It is unfair that in England people in different social circumstances experience avoidable differences in health, wellbeing and length of life. But this is a political choice

Walking, friendship and tiramisu: Genoa’s centenarians share secrets of longevity

The Italian city is home to nearly 300 centenarians – and this number is rising fast. Three women shed light on life beyond 100

Calls for testosterone to be licensed in UK for postmenopausal women

Hormone is critical treatment for those experiencing reduced libido in midlife, say experts

I’m 75 and have never had an orgasm – what should I do?

Vibrators, therapy, meditation … nothing works. I have stopped making love with my partner

How do I know I’m getting old? People have started offering me a seat on the tube

Once upon a time, I was desperate to look older so I could get served in pubs. Now everyone is treating me as if I’m past it, says Adrian Chiles

Australia’s private health system is failing our old and frail patients

Elderly patients are increasingly realising that in times of need the public hospital is their sanctuary

Jiggle, Wiggle: why Tinder-loving older people need condoms – and fast

A campaign from Derbyshire NHS trust is trying to persuade over-35s to take precautions during and after casual sex

People are happiest at ages of 16 and 70 in UK, says study

Wellbeing data indicates that anxiety levels tend to rise between mid-20s and mid-50s

The right bike for the right person: a lesson from Isla Rowntree

The Islabikes founder’s new range of bikes for those aged 65-plus shows how different people can often have very different cycling needs

The bicycle firm that wants to keep older people pedalling

Islabikes made a name for itself with children’s bicycles – now it wants to get grandparents riding

‘I’ve never slowed down’: meet the sports champions playing into their 80s

Pam became a world champion in her 80s, and Dickie still tackles hard at 83. What’s their secret?

The gamer, the cyclist, the kickass knitter: Carl Honoré’s heroes of ageing

The writer travelled the world looking for people who were ageing well, and his new book contains many portraits of inspiring older people. Here are four of them …

Why it’s never too late to start lifting weights

Older people benefit hugely from resistance exercises, new research has found. Here’s the best way to start, without even leaving your chair

GPs could prescribe bingo and dancing after English trial’s success

One practice prescribing activities saw 20% cut in hospital outpatient admissions

Edwina Brocklesby: ‘My sons join me on triathlons – we jump in the river together’

The athlete and fitness charity founder, 75, on cheerleading and swimming with manta rays