It’s all in the mind
New research shows that personal and social fears may prevent older people from being more active. They are more likely to be deterred by health worries and psychological barriers than by unsafe phys ...
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Reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by spending less time sitting
Every minute of physical activity could reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, for older adults with limited mobility, according to a study. The research, published in the Journal of the American ...
Call for Older People’s Commissioner
An independent advocate is needed at the heart of government to champion and protect the rights of older people and better prepare for population ageing, according to new analysis from Centre Forum. T ...
How to beat lower back pain
Lower back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide, and 80% of us in the UK expected to suffer at some point in our lifetimes, yet alarmingly in the UK 90% of sufferers stop GP consultati ...