Why we should think differently about ageing

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Terrified of getting older? Many of us are dreading the number of our next birthday - but should we be embracing our longevity instead? Canadian journalist Carl Honoré, author of 'Bolder – Making The Most of our Longer Lives', thinks it's time to tackle our preconceptions about ageing. Speaking to 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake, Carl explains why ageist narratives exist in society, how we can bust those myths and what we can do to live fulfilled, lengthy lives.