18/06/2026
Australians are living longer. The whole nation is ageing. How we age is not just a matter for senior citizens. It affects the whole of our society.
Our May/June edition of Science Victoria explores the science of longevity.
In this issue, our contributing authors examine the lifestyle factors that can support healthy ageing, from diet and sleep, to the benefits of spending time in nature. They take a deeper look at dementia, and why cultural understandings of ageing are an essential part of providing support.
Inside you will read that many conditions often associated with ageing – fragility, dementia, osteoporosis and loss of muscle mass – are not necessarily inevitable. They can be delayed, reduced or prevented.
The real question is not how long you will live, but how well will you live.
Read it here: https://royal-society-victoria.webflow.io/science-victoria/may-jun-2026