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Category Archives: HEALTH
“Ill-timed Age UK”
A report was released on 4th July 2014 by Age UK and the Royal College of Surgeons. It highlighted the fact that many people aged over 75 are being denied life saving surgery for breast and bowel cancer on the … Continue reading
“Age UK Conference”
I went to the Age UK Later Life Conference at the start of July; walked into a lot of doctors which is by far the best way to remind you that you have reached the age to go to an … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 5”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). Broccoli has become the trendy to eat healthy veg. Two large spears count as one of your … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 4”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). When it comes to healthy eating, bananas are a no brainer. Full of potassium, therefore good for blood … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 3”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). The next delicacy on my healthy eating menu must be tomatoes. Bright red, juicy, plentiful tomatoes, available in … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 2”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). My second easy to eat tip towards “Seven a Day” is baked beans. A can of them counts … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 1”
Much has been written recently about the healthy virtues of eating more fruit and vegetables. “Five a Day” has been the slogan for the last few years, although all the evidence is that not many people manage to reach that goal. Now … Continue reading
“Would you want to know?”
Researchers in Italy believe they have found a simple blood test which can predict whether early moments of forgetfulness will turn into Alzheimer’s disease. It is based on detecting levels of free copper in the blood. The study found that … Continue reading
Internet Lifts Depression
Very interesting research from the U.S.A. related to the internets impact on loneliness and depression amongst the elderly. It is often suggested that computers increase isolation, but this research contradicts that. A study at Michigan State University of 3000 … Continue reading
“No more useful years”
Medication is becoming more and more expensive as new drugs are developed all the time. The Government’s way of keeping the lid on the cost is to use the inappropriately named “National Institute for Clinical Excellence” – NICE – as … Continue reading
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