Health
Aging Well Archive
- Them bones need calcium
- by June Edwards
- As we start to age, it’s natural to lose bone density. However, experts suggest that calcium, vitamin D and some lifestyle changes can prevent osteoporosis. June Edwards looks at what you can do to keep osteoporosis at bay
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- No age limit on style
- by June Edwards
- Maturing babyboomers are rebelling against the rules of fashion, throwing off the mantle of sensible shoes and headscarf in favour of a look that is more about being fabulous at 50, sexy at 60 and stylish at 70, writes June Edwards
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- Keeping the teeth in your head
- by June Edwards
- Once the must-have of anybody over 50, dentures or false teeth are thankfully becoming less common as generations of better-nourished babyboomers start to age. June Edwards checks out some top tips for looking after our teeth
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- Kicking smoking into touch
- by Fiona Ellis
- In 2006, the European Commission approved Champix as an aid to stop smoking but how is it faring three years later? Fiona Ellis asks if anti-smoking drugs really work. She gets advice from doctors and hears personal accounts on the effectiveness of stop-smoking drugs
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- Something fishy about omega 3?
- by June Edwards
- Taking fish oils can give adults starting to suffer ‘senior moments’ the brain power of someone three years younger, a study claims. However, others say that the medicinal properties of omega 3 have been greatly exaggerated. June Edwards looks at both sides of the argument
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- Feed your brain
- by Kathy Foley.
- Mental sharpness comes from challenging the brain regularly. Scientific studies show that certain activities such as bridge and crosswords reduce the risk of dementia. Experts also say fun and games keep your grey matter stronger for longer finds Kathy Foley.
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- Taking control of your physio
- by Elaine Larkin
- You don’t have to wait for a GP referral to visit a physiotherapist. Contacting a local private practice physiotherapist yourself can be a good move toward getting rid of your pain, discovers Elaine Larkin
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- On your feet
- by June Edwards
- By age 50, our feet will have carried us up to 75,000 miles and, in an average lifetime, they will have walked the equivalent of five times around the earth yet we often neglect them shamefully, says June Edwards
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- Reversing the signs of time
- by Dr Peter Prendergast
- If you are over 50, you are unlikely to have escaped the ravages of the sun. However, a new laser, Fractional CO2, promises to peel away sun damage without the long recovery periods associated with older lasers, explains Dr Peter Prendergast
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- Forty winks for health and happiness
- by Fiona Ellis
- Whether you call it a siesta, a power nap or a snooze, napping is something all of us rely on at some time to recharge our batteries. Grabbing a few minutes’ sleep during the day is often considered a guilty pleasure but Fiona Ellis discovers that it can provide many benefits
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- Look good, feel good
- by Margaret E Ward
- Outward appearance says a great deal about how you feel on the inside and affects how others perceive you. The majority of Every Monday readers surveyed believe staying young looking is important – and science backs this up, writes Margaret E Ward
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- Fitness and fun
- by Holly Francon
- Getting and staying fit doesn’t have to be a time-consuming bore. Holly Francon explores how 30 minutes of exercise three times a week can add years to your life and put a spring in your step
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- Keep an eye on your eyes
- by June Edwards
- Research shows that many over-50s neglect their eyes, even though this is the age when we become more susceptible to macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. June Edwards talks to the experts about how to look after our sight
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- Defeating depression
- by Jennifer Wade
- As we get older, we have more free time. Perhaps retiring or waking up to a child-free house feels lonelier than you imagined. Many older people try to mask the depression that can be caused by big lifestyle changes. It’s important not to, writes Jennifer Wade
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- Binge drinking not just the preserve of youth
- by Elaine Larkin
- As people increasingly drink at home rather than the pub, over-consumption is becoming more of a problem, especially for older people who still think they can drink as much as they always did. Elaine Larkin looks at some of the issues
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- On yer bike
- by Fiona Ellis
- Spring is here and there is no better time to get active. With cycling, you can have your cake and eat it too. It provides plenty of health benefits and is good for the environment. Fiona Ellis won’t accept any excuses
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- Be optimistic for a longer life
- by Kathy Foley
- Pessimists don’t live longer, it just feels like it – and new research shows that optimists lead longer, healthier lives, writes Kathy Foley
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- Silence those snores
- by Kathy Foley
- A chainsaw, a lawn mower, a jet engine and an elephant trumpeting - if the mention of those sounds makes you wince in familiar recognition, the chances are you live with a snorer.
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- Keeping young with yoga
- by Cristín Leach
- As he celebrated his 90th birthday last year, the man who brought yoga to the western world credited his healthy longevity entirely to his yoga practice. “Because I’m practicing,” said BKS Iyengar, “age has not struck me at all.”
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- Finding the fun in getting fit
- by Cristín Leach
- In the first of a series on exercise regimes, Cristín Leach examines three ways to get fit and stay fit.
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