Later life News
Protein may help fight heart failure
Around 10 per cent of elderly people are living with heart failure. But a study of more than 2,000 older Europeans has discovered eating 70g of protein a day could boost heart health and help people live longer. Presented at the World Congress
on Acute Heart Failure, the paper suggests people who eat the least protein have a 46 per cent higher chance of dying than those who eat the most. The researchers believe eating more protein helps build muscle, which may keep the heart strong. To get plenty of protein in your diet,
try eating more chicken, eggs, nuts and dairy foods.
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How to keep your mind sharp
Staying active helps keep you physically fit. But it also helps keep your brain fit too, suggest University of Miami experts writing in the journal Neurology Clinical Practice. Just 20 minutes of daily light
exercise may help keep your mind sharper as you get older and help you to process information faster, the study shows. Examples of types of exercise that could be beneficial include walking, cycling, dancing, strength training, yoga and t’ai chi. The study also suggests exercising
in the long term improves mental processing speed in both healthy older people and those with cognitive impairment.
Why group activities could
make you fitter Staying fit can be a challenge as you get older. But scientists from the University of British Columbia suggest older people who exercise with others their own age are more likely to stick to their fitness goals. Inactivity has been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular
disease, obesity and arthritis, as well as lead to physical limitations that can affect your overall quality of life. So trying to stay active into old age is important for your health, the researchers suggest. The study was published in the
journal Health Psychology. Thinking of finding ways to be
more active? Always speak to your GP before starting any new exercise routine, especially if you haven’t been very active lately or if you have a medical condition.
Wrinkles – they’re not all bad
Getting older is usually accompanied by wrinkles. But researchers from Western University have discovered there’s a positive side to having facial lines. In tests, the researchers found that people are seen as being more sincere if they have wrinkles around their eyes when they smile and frown. Not convinced? Have a chat with
your local Careway pharmacist about anti-ageing skincare products that could help you stay looking youthful. Find your nearest Careway pharmacy at
www.careway.co.uk /find-a-pharmacy.
Depression linked to memory problems
Depression in older people may be linked to memory problems, suggests a study published in the journal Neurology. By scanning the brains of more than 1,000 people with an average age of 71, the researchers found those with greater symptoms of depression had differences in the brain, including smaller brain volume. “Since symptoms of depression
can be treated, it may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems,” says the study’s author, Dr Adina Zeki Al Hazzouri. “With as many as 25 per cent of older adults experiencing symptoms of depression, it’s important to better understand the relationship between depression and memory problems.” If you're affected by low mood, try talking to someone about your feelings or ask your GP for help.
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