Elderly Health
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Walking speed linked to elderly survival
New evidence, reported today has underlined the importance of fitness in older age. Read more
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How aerobics boosts elderly hearts
A programme which got high-risk elderly people exercising vigorously successfully improved the health of their hearts, a conference has been told. Read more
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Heart disease link to hip breaks
People who develop heart disease may face an increased risk of suffering from hip fractures, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Vitamin D pills could prevent falls
Vitamin D supplements could significantly reduce the risk of falls among older people, researchers reported today. Read more
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Babies will hit century – claim
More than half of babies born in rich nations today may live to be 100, according to an analysis today. Read more
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Heels and slippers warning to women
Women whose footwear is determined by extreme fashion – or extreme comfort – pay the price in later life, researchers warned last night. Read more
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UK elders cancer risk ignorance
Young Britons know more about the risks of cancer than older people, according to a survey published yesterday. Read more
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Gene breakthrough offers diabetes hope
British researchers have found a genetic clue to the causes of type 2 diabetes, normally linked to obesity and poor diet. Read more
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Exercise and diet may prevent Alzheimer’s
Elderly people who keep physically active and eat a so-called Mediterranean diet may be helping themselves to stave off Alzheimer’s disease, researchers claimed last night. Read more
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Dementia studies outline healthy habits
Brain exercises can hold back memory loss in later dementia, a new study shows. Read more