Later life News
No time for the gym? Try the stairs
While most people realise it’s important to stay active as they get older, some may not have the time – or the money – to take exercise classes or go to the gym. But experts writing in the journal Menopause have an alternative suggestions – try climbing stairs. Stair climbing can lower your blood
pressure and build leg strength, they claim. The effect is particularly noticeable in postmenopausal women with a susceptibility to vascular and muscular problems. But stair climbing offers benefits for middle-aged adults with high blood pressure too, the experts suggest. Try taking the stairs instead of the lift to boost your activity levels.
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Eat your way to a better brain
The impact of diet on brain health in older adults is the subject of a report by the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH), which includes experts from the University of Exeter. And according to Professor Linda
Clare, vice-chair of the GCBH, the report shows that what’s good for the heart is also good for the brain. “Eating plenty of green leafy
vegetables and berries contributes to better brain health,” she says. “Excessive alcohol and a diet high in red meat, saturated fats, sugar and salt can harm our brain health. Instead it’s best to choose a variety of fruit and vegetables and healthy grains, and swap butter and red meats for more olive oil and omega-3-rich fish.”
Going cruising could make
you feel healthier Going on a cruise when you reach a certain age may be a bit of a cliché. But whatever your age, according to a report in the International Journal of Tourism Research, cruises can boost your happiness and wellbeing. Not just that, but the researchers claim going on a cruise is more
stimulating and beneficial than travelling to a single holiday resort, and that the positive effects of cruising may stick around for six months after you return home. Planning a trip? Don’t forget to take
the over-the-counter products you may need to stay healthy while you’re away. Ask your local Careway pharmacist to recommend products to suit you and your particular needs. Find your nearest Careway pharmacy at
www.careway.co.uk/find-a- pharmacy.
46 All About health Retirement boosts men’s health
It can be a worry that retirement could have a negative effect on your health. However, recent research published by the IZA Institute of Labour Economics in Berlin has found that quitting work actually boosts men’s health. This is based on a study of men and women aged 50 to 75 over a 14-year period.
Everyday activities boost grey matter
Scientists writing in the Journal of Gerentology: Psychological Sciences say increasing your brain's grey matter may help reduce your risk of dementia. They also suggest the way to make your brain healthier is to keep active by doing everyday things such as housework, walking the dog and gardening. “More grey matter is associated
with better cognitive function, while decreases in grey matter are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other [forms of dementia]” says the study’s lead author, Dr Shannon Halloway.
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