In this week's news round-up we cover the following stories: Living costs for pensioners in South East exceed UK average reported by the Sussex Express. Health chiefs urge elderly get their Flu vaccine as early as possible, reported in The Gazette and finally the story reported in The Guardian that states 'Half of UK adults are financially vulnerable'. Pensioners Living Costs Exceed UK Average A report featured in the Sussex Express has said that pensioners living in the South East are paying living costs that are above the UK average. The research by the Financial Planning …
News: Elderly People need to Exercise for their health and to ease healthcare pressure
Stories hitting the headlines this week include the topic of exercise. Experts have called for a shift in the ‘prevailing attitude’ which views exercise as an activity only for the young. Also new research has found that volunteering could be an effective way for seniors to boost their cognitive function. Elderly Must Exercise The main story from the week concerns the elderly and exercising. Reported in the Telegraph, the headline read, "Old age is not for taking it easy. Elderly must exercise to keep health costs down, say experts". The story went on to state that doctors …
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try Calling all chocolate lovers - what's better than hearing both healthy and chocolate in the same sentence? Probably not much else. It's the ultimate comfort food, that many of us snack on, and it can change our moods from good to bad in times of need. Sadly chocolate consumed in high amounts isn't the healthiest of choices, however small amounts and of the good type can actually have health benefits!! Can Chocolate Really Be 'Healthy'? The answer is yes! - in moderation though of course and with the right kind of …
Depression in old age
Depression in Old Age Did you that multiple studies have found that many people get depressed after the age of 65? Depression affects around 22% of men and 28% of women aged 65 years and over, yet it is estimated that 85% of older people with depression receive no help at all from the NHS. Source: Mental Health Foundation People are living longer lives, which is positive news, but we need to be aware of mental health and depression in old age, as well as physical health. Read more about the research here. Causes of depression in old age There are a handful of causes …
The Top ‘Superfoods’ You Need To Be Consuming
The Top ‘Superfoods’ You Need To Be Consuming Posted on 25th July 2017 We often hear about the term superfoods, especially in the news with stories hitting the headlines almost regularly about foods with newly discovered health benefits. In contrast there is also a lot of discussion of what we shouldn't eat, often with contradictions coming months later. Today however we're here to give to a list of the best superfoods you should be eating and why! Blueberries Packed full of Vitamin C these little berries not only taste great but have some massive …
Living Longer – Is Coffee The Answer?
Following a European and US study that looked at the relationship between the amount of coffee people drink and death, it's been suggested that "drinking three cups of coffee a day could add years to your life." The study included over 450,000 participants, and researchers found that men who drank the highest amounts of coffee had a 12% overall reduced risk of death, whereas women had a 7% reduced risk overall compared to men, with a greater risk of dying of cancer with the more coffee they drank. This cohort study looked at data from people enrolled in the European Prospective …
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