Are we all drinking too much?
The Biggest ever study of its kind has revealed attitudes towards alcohol and ageing which could be leaving over 50s at increased risk of harm from alcohol. Drink Wise Age Well www.drinkwiseagewell.or ...
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The fear of falling
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among older people but, even though the weather continues to be wet and icy, experts from the University of Manchester are showing that falls can be avoid ...
Avoiding asthma attacks in cold weather
Kay Boycott, Chief Executive of Asthma UK, says: “With reports of extreme cold weather due over the next few days it is vital that the 1 in 11 people with asthma in the UK are prepared. Three quarters ...
A taste for hospital food
Don’t always blame the food! I spent 10 days in our excellent local hospital. I found the food tasteless, even the tea was odd. After 5 or 6 days it all began to taste better. By the time I left, it a ...