You may recall earlier this year that a striking headline hit the news “Inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds linked to doubling in risk of death“. This was on the back of a research study that found that the inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life is […]
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This may surprise you, but a recent study has found that greater grip strength can be an indication of overall healthy ageing, mobility and function as you age. What the study shows us is that the focus for older women shouldn’t be focused on weight loss as a way to extend their lives, but instead on improving
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This week is Balance Awareness Week, a week to raise awareness of the conditions that can affect one’s balance (which we too often take for granted).
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As you get older, the risk of falling and fall-related injuries, such as fractures, increases. Falls are a common and serious health issue faced by older people in England. The impact of falling can be huge. Falls can cause distress, pain, injury, hospital stays, loss of confidence, isolation and loss of independence. Around 24% of
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World Arthritis Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and access to timely, evidence based treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Many of us overlook everyday opportunities to strengthen our muscles. These can be as simple as: Carrying shopping, cleaning the car, digging the garden. Try to incorporate into your daily routine to feel the benefits.
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Last month, Public Health England published new guidance, entitled Productive healthy ageing and musculoskeletal (MSK) health. Over the last few decades, life expectancy has been steadily increasing, with the ONS estimating that by 2041, there will be an 3.2 million people aged 85 years and older in the UK. The report highlights that older people have
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