A landmark study confirms healthy eating and exercise are the key to good health in old age

A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of ill health and disease in old age. A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of ill health and disease in old age. The study, funded jointly by the Medical Research Council, the Alzheimer’s Society and the British Heart Foundation, is the largest of its kind. Started in 1979, the study has recorded the lifestyles of 2,500 men from Caerphilly, Wales at regular intervals. At the beginning of the study, the men were asked to eat well, keep trim, exercise regularly and refrain from smoking. Every five years, their diet, weight, ...

Overcoming age-related high cholesterol

High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are common among older people, and can lead to a range of serious health conditions High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are common among older people, and can lead to a range of serious health conditions. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that carries out many crucial roles within the body. The two types of cholesterol are: LDL: Referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol, this compound clings to blood vessel walls and causes a build-up that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL: Known as ‘good’ cholesterol, HDL helps to remove LDL from blood vessel walls and a sufficient supply reduces your overall risk of cardiovascular disease. This article discusses why over 65s often ...

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