Health & Fitness Women’s memory is better than men’s at 50, researchers find
12/03/2010
It is well known that girls are no longer the weaker sex academically – if they ever were. They have overtaken boys at school and are more likely to go on to university and gain a degree.
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Can what you eat keep cancer at bay?
Can we what we take into our bodies - good or bad - really affect the chances of us getting cancer? Author Jonathan Chamberlain discusses an issue that is becoming of increasing concern the older we get - and suggests three 'quick hit' supplements to improve your immune system.
What's on the inside counts more, say older women
New research shows young women expect men to judge them mostly on their appearance, while mature ladies know it’s how YOU feel inside that counts.
New Rock ‘n’ roll viral film warns of ‘silent disease’
Rock ‘n’ roll antics of the rich and famous are being used to encourage those who might be at risk of hepatitis C to get tested and treated. Hepatitis C is a virus that affects around 200,000 people in the UK, of whom about half could be unaware they have it.
Animated in the style of a graphic novel, the film details incidents from rock history involving stars including Keith Moon and Jimi Hendrix and reveals their unexpected results. The film uses these rock antics to grab attention and lead into describing the risks of contracting the hepatitis C infection.
Dehydration linked to winter blues?
Headaches, fatigue and feeling physically and mentally sluggish are common symptoms of the winter blues but, according to the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), you can help shake off the cobwebs and bounce back out of the gloom simply by drinking more fluid.
Let's talk about sex....
Groundbreaking Channel 4 series, The Sex Education Show, which gained
plaudits from both health and education professionals, returns for a third series this year...and this time they want to hear from YOU.
Hyde Park playground for older residents given the go ahead
The Royal Parks will install London's first dedicated 'Senior Playground’ in Hyde Park this spring. The £40,000 outdoor facility will feature fitness equipment chosen specifically to provide gentle exercise for the over-60’s.
Eye test may ‘transform’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis
British scientists have developed a new technique for measuring brain cell death in real time, offering hope for an inexpensive and relatively non-intrusive means of diagnosing Alzheimer’s at an early stage.
Daily calcium and vitamin D supplements prevent fractures
Daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D significantly reduce the risk of fracture, irrespective of age, sex, or previous fractures, concludes a study published on bmj.com. However, for vitamin D supplements alone, no significant effects were found.
Fragility fractures are a major cause of illness in older people and a considerable burden to health services, yet conflicting evidence exists on the role of vitamin D, either alone or in combination with calcium, in reducing fractures. Some studies have shown a reduction in the risk of fractures, others have shown no effect, and one recent study found an increased risk of hip fracture.
Blood pressure drugs may help ward off Alzheimer’s disease
A group of drugs that are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease, are associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to research published on bmj.com today.
Return of the boomerang kids
People in their 50s and 60s are often referred to as the ‘Sandwich Generation’ - having parents as well as children and grandchildren to worry about. But the signs are that things can only get more challenging as increasing numbers of people in their 20s and 30s return home to ‘Hotel Mum and Dad’. Kate Morley reports.
Older people at risk of worsening asthma symptoms this winter
There are almost two million people over fifty with asthma in the UK. Three people a day die from this terrifying condition and sadly almost three quarters of asthma deaths are people aged 65 or older.
Fight festive flab to prevent prediabetes
Excessive food and drink over the festive period could have increased your risk of developing under-diagnosed and symptomless condition prediabetes, Diabetes UK Cymru warns today.
The number of 85 years olds will increase by a third by 2020
Health and social care provision needs to be put in place for a large increase (33%) in the 85 year old population in the UK by 2020, according to a study published today on bmj.com.
Nothing replaces a family...
One MT reader describes her experiences of childlessness, following our article in the November issue of Mature Times.
