Cure for Parkinson’s disease on horizon
Parkinson’s disease which afflicted the late Muhammad Ali could be prevented after scientists discovered what actually causes it at a cellular level. It had been thought some inherited forms of ...
HEALTH
Jab can get elderly exercising like a youngster
A hormone jab could get the elderly exercising like they were years younger, a new study found. During exercise the bones produce a hormone called osteocalcin that increases muscle performance. But le ...
The future looks brighter after cataract removal
A year ago Patti Crocket realised her vision was getting worse. Although she had worn glasses for many years, her sight had deteriorated rapidly over the past 12 months. She suffered from blurred vis ...
Could golf keep you fitter and healthier in later life?
Golf is such a popular sport, with the National Golf Foundation reporting that 25 million people are playing the game. It is not limited to young professionals, with 35 per cent of those playing being ...