We all fear dementia, yet half of us can’t identify any of the key risk factors, according to new research. Alzheimer’s Research UK wants us all to be clear on the six risk factors for dementia: Heavy drinking Genetics Smoking High blood pressure Depression Diabetes And we also need to know that physical exercise is…
GOOD NEWS FOR OLD MUSCLES
If any of you have children or grandchildren (especially teens) who aren’t getting enough exercise (think Fortnight, social media, Netflix box sets… you get the gist), today’s post is the fuel you need to turn the wifi off. It also offers hope to anyone temporarily bedbound, injured or in a sedentary job. And so I’m…
WHY GUM DISEASE IS LINKED TO ALZHEIMER’S, AND HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK
When multiple studies link oral hygiene to dementia we need to take notice. Yesterday, researchers revealed they’d found a bacteria associated with chronic gum disease in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. That bacteria secretes a toxic protein, gingipain, which appears to destroy brain neurons. It also increases build up of amyloid beta, which forms…
WHY WE NEED MORE LUTEIN: GREEN BUTTERBEAN SOUP
To lose one’s sight as one gets older seems terribly cruel. Can you imagine not being able to enjoy a painting? Or missing the splendour of February’s first crocuses? Or not being able to see your first grandchild? But there’s good news: researchers now think many cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD, better known as…
THE HEALTH CHECKS – AND FOOD – YOU NEED NOW
Are you up to date with your health checks? A report last week revealed that fewer than half of those eligible for a free NHS over-40 check up actually take it. So, if it’s not too late for another New Year’s resolution, now’s a good time to make an appointment and get checked over! It’s…
WHY EVENING IS THE BEST TIME FOR EXERCISE: CELERIAC AND RADISH SALAD
Happy new year to all our readers! We love the beginning of a new year. It’s the perfect time for thinking about the future and for making adjustments to our lives. Naturally we want a long, healthy and happy future. So we’re taking the opportunity to make small lifestyle changes that promise big benefits. Just…
HOW CHRISTMAS IS HELPING YOU AGE BETTER
I love the way Christmas brings people together: a singalong at a carol concert, church on Christmas day, Boxing Day football matches, mulled wine with the neighbours. And – you’ll be surprised to learn – all this festive fun helps us age well. Yes really! Christmas isn’t all expanding waistlines and hangovers: it can boost…
WHY I’VE THROWN OUT ALL MY BEAUTY PRODUCTS (nearly…)
Trawling through the mountains of research for our book has made us think long and hard about the many factors involved in ageing well. We usually focus on what goes into our bodies, either through what we swallow or what we inhale. But what about all the things we put on our bodies? Researchers still…
HOW PLANTING A TREE COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
I spent a day planting trees last week. It was an uplifting experience with a HUGE number of healthy ageing benefits. In fact, I think it could be top of the charts for age-well activities – see below! I volunteered at the Woodland Trust’s First World War Centenary Woods at Langley Grove, Surrey. Each tiny…
VOTE FOR US IN THE UK BLOG AWARDS (PLEASE!)
We’re popping into your inbox to say a quick hello as we’re frantically working on the final edits of our book. It’s tough going, but we can’t wait to introduce you to the-book-of-the-blog soon. 2019’s going to be a great year for The Age-Well Project. But before that, we need your help. We’re through to…
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