aging

Health

German study shows those who exercise regularly remain 'younger' longer

Recent analysis of data from a long-term study into the effects of an active lifestyle show those who led active lifestyles were around 10 years younger in terms of motor skills.

birth rate

German Federal Bank wants to raise retirement age to 69

As Germans live longer and lower birth rates mean fewer workers are available to replace retirees, the Bundesbank says people will need to work longer in order to meet pension demands.

old age

Half of Germans fear dementia in old age

Half of Germans are scared of suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a survey published on Thursday found, making it second only to cancer among the nation's health fears. But neither of them is the nation's biggest killer.

population

East German population to plunge by 2030

A wide-ranging demographic study released on Wednesday projects that large sections of Germany's more peripheral populations are set to disappear by 2030.

science

Caffeine 'can help against Alzheimer's'

Coffee could help people suffering from Alzheimer's disease, scientists from a German university have discovered.

Economy

German economy to be overtaken by 2060

Germany's importance as an economic player will decline significantly by 2060 as its population grows older and in the face of China and India's rapid growth, the OECD has reported.

Health

Study finds long-life gene in elderly Germans

A gene linked to longevity in Japanese people has also been uncovered in Germans, suggesting people with the right genes the world over can reach a ripe old age, a study published Tuesday showed.