There has been so much talk about cholesterol over the years and the information can be very confusing. We used to think all cholesterol was bad but in fact there are 2 types of lipoproteins that carry the cholesterol in the bloodstream- LDL(low density lipoprotein) is the bad type which causes the formation of hard […]
Sales of vitamins have soared in recent years and the sales figures for 2018 are an estimated £442m. The most sold vitamins are Multivits, Vitamin C, D and Calcium. Taking too many vitamins can in fact damage your health and it appears often you are also wasting your money as the supplements often do not
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Price comparisons with different brands Which magazine has done a series of articles about the differences in prices from buying branded products or generic. They compared 20 different branded products including Neurofen, Sudafed and Gaviscon. Buying all 20 at branded price came to a total of £96 whereas the same drugs not branded but generic
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Diabetes is now an epidemic, and as we continue to live longer, we will have more diabetes. As we age, our risk of developing diabetes is a six times greater than that of a person in their 20s. It is even higher in nursing homes, and hospice care facilities, and increases to 34%. Diabetes is
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) The main blood vessel in your body is the aorta. It is a long blood vessel that reaches from your chest into your abdomen. It carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The part of the aorta in your abdomen is called the abdominal aorta. It supplies blood to your stomach, pelvis, and legs. Sometimes an
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Laughter is a strong medicine. Laughter helps strengthen your immune system, boosts mood, lessens pain and reduces stress. Laughter releases endorphins which help dull pain. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. It also helps you to release anger and be more forgiving.
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Vitamin D is naturally produced in the skin in response to sunlight. As we age our skin is less able to convert sunlight to Vitamin D. It is also found in a few foods such as oily fish , eggs, cheese, mushrooms, liver and some fortified cereals. Up to 33% of people are deficient in Vitamin D due to a mixture
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Are you short of breath or is it Just old age? How age affects the Respiratory System The respiratory system consists of a group of organs that work together to take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide as you breathe. When you breathe in the oxygen-rich air goes down the main bronchus then
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Two million pensioners are taking at least seven types of prescription drugs – putting them at risk of potentially lethal side-effects, a major report warns. Age UK said the rise of “polypharmacy” was putting lives at risk, with three quarters likely to suffer adverse reactions to at least one of their drugs. The research found that the
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Physical activity helps prevent obesity, some cancers, heart disease and diabetes. However, the 2016 survey for England found that only 66% of men and 58% of women over 19 years old meet the NHS advised target of 150 minutes of moderate activity a week. Walking is a safe and accessible way for people to meet
