Ooh, aah... you’re such a (brain) teaser

BATTLES to stave off the signs of ageing take many forms.

For some the approach is clichéd: paunchy men investing in a high-end sports car with a beast for an engine, or older women shelling out for Botox or other face-saving procedures.

For others the approach is more subdued, with Sudoku and crosswords being the weapons of choice.