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Physically active older people at lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s diseases

February 7, 2020 by admin

Dr Conor Cunningham, from the Institute of Public Health

OLDER people who are physically active are at lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and depression.   The findings are contained in a review carried out by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland in collaboration with Ulster University and the University of Southern Denmark.   The review, published today in the … [Read more...] about Physically active older people at lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s diseases

New Evidence Shows The Importance Of Key Nutrients And Fatty Acids For Cognitive Function In Old Age

January 9, 2015 by admin

Equazen eye q mind 50+

Certain nutrients and ‘omega’ n-3 (omega) long chain fatty acids found in fish oils may offer a benefit to cognitive function in older age, according to a review just about to be published by Dr Carrie Ruxton, independent public health nutritionist on behalf of Equazen, the brains behind Equazen eye q mind 50+. Commenting on the research, Dr Ruxton notes: “My review shows that … [Read more...] about New Evidence Shows The Importance Of Key Nutrients And Fatty Acids For Cognitive Function In Old Age

Top Stretching Tips For Seniors To Regain Strength & Improve Flexibility

January 22, 2014 by newsdesk

Many seniors resent being stereotyped as homebodies, they want to be out and about, but are just worried of the potential of falling. Establishing a new stretching routine takes patience and time, but can be rewarding when it's often all that stands between you sitting at home or enjoying the activities you love most. Enlist these engaging stretching tips and experience more of … [Read more...] about Top Stretching Tips For Seniors To Regain Strength & Improve Flexibility

Exercise programmes could help to prevent fall injuries in older people

October 30, 2013 by newsdesk

Could reduce rate of severe falls leading to medical care Research: The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes on fall induced injuries in community dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Exercise programmes designed to prevent falls in older adults also appear to prevent injuries caused by falls, suggests a paper … [Read more...] about Exercise programmes could help to prevent fall injuries in older people

Selenium Supplements Reduce Cholesterol Levels

July 15, 2010 by admin

Taking daily selenium supplements for at least six months may significantly reduce cholesterol levels in elderly men and women, say British researchers. British scientists headed by Professor Margaret P. Rayman, University of Surrey in the UK, have demonstrated in a new study waiting to be published that selenium supplements may reduce levels of both LDL (low-density … [Read more...] about Selenium Supplements Reduce Cholesterol Levels

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