Category Archives: Older Adult

Should over 65s be heavier for better health?

Posted on April 18, 2025 by admin

I have recently come across several articles telling over 65s to build some “buffer weight”, i.e. put on some weight as they get older… to be HEALTHIER [1][2]. Contradiction in terms? Is it really a great idea to aim for … Continue reading →

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Arthritis Due to Aging or “Wear and Tear”? Think Again!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by admin

Ever been to the doctor with some kind of joint pain just to be told that it is “just wear and tear” (*shrug*)? I would probably be a millionaire if I had a tenner for each person that told me … Continue reading →

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Merck Admits… Shingles Vaccine Can Cause Eye Damage AND Shingles

Posted on July 5, 2017 by admin

Merck Pharmaceutical’s shingles vaccine “Zostavax” was introduced in 2006 It was soon recognised that the vaccine could cause chickenpox. A study showed that, within ten minutes of being vaccinated with the shingles vaccine, Zostavax, 50% of those who had taken … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Use and HALVED Risk of Fractures in Recent Study

Posted on March 26, 2017 by admin

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) intake associated with a decreased risk of bone fractures in a 7-year follow-up (García-Gavilán et al., 2017). This new study involving 870 participants followed for several years indicates that regularly eating extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi and its Health Benefits

Posted on November 21, 2015 by admin

TAI CHI Tai chi is  “movement meditation”, so even if you cannot sit or lie down long enough to meditate, consider tai chi instead. Research has confirmed [1] many similarities between meditation and Tai chi. In a study [2], elderly … Continue reading →

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Exercise Good for People Aged 60 or Over

Posted on September 5, 2015 by admin

I know many people who exercise a lot when younger but then “hang up their (football or other exercise) boots” when they reach… 30 or 40 (or some other discrete age threshold). Only 1 in 4 people between 65 and … Continue reading →

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