As noted in a recent post here, half of babies living now in the US, UK and other wealthy nations, will live to be 100. While this sounds like great news, consideration must be given to the fact that right now most elderly people die unhealthy - likely after a period of months or years of poor health.

To address this, Leeds University has launched the “50 Active Years After 50″ research initiative, which aims to develop “new medical devices and regenerative therapies, ensuring that people can continue to be as active during their second half century as they were in their first.”

Their focus will be on our joints, spine, teeth, heart and circulation by developing new technologies for tissue engineering and regeneration, longer lasting joint replacements and spinal interventions.

Visit here for more information.