News from the Danish Aging Research Center
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22.01.2024
Beyond the Zenith?
What can the new late-style studies tell us about old age as a special phase of life? And is it only for special geniuses to flourish in old age in arts, politics, and science?
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26.03.2018
Ageing research and the VELUX FONDEN
Ane Hendriksen sets out the VELUX FONDEN鈥檚 commitment to supporting ageing research projects that contribute to improving the quality of life for elderly people.
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02.12.2016
Age milestones and round birthdays
Are you 50+ years old, and do you find it a little hard to believe that you have reached another round birthday? You might find some comfort in the thought that throughout most of the history of mankind, at this age you would probably have been dead for a long time. In fact, you are in overtime 鈥� a gift to today鈥檚 middle-aged and elderly people, and you have just begun the long journey towards 100 years. (*)
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06.10.2016
The survival of spouses marrying into longevity-enriched families
The mortality for ages 20-69 years of spouses marrying into longevity-enriched families is substantially lower than the mortality in the background population.