The simple jab that could make millions live longer

Those who received the shingles vaccine showed slower overall biological ageing on average (Picture: Getty)

New research has shown that a simple jab could help pensioners live longer and slow biological ageing in older adults.

The study showed that people aged 70 or older who had the shingles jab scored better on four key aspects of biological ageing, including inflammation.

Using data from the nationally representative U.S. Health and Retirement Study, researchers examined...