Mary Comber
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The best and worst supplements for your brain (opens the original)
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Two new studies have cast doubt on some of the popular pills thought to protect cognitive health. Photo / DepositPhotos From vitamin D and B12 to fish oil and glucosamine, the evidence is surprisingly mixed on which pills are worth taking, says one professor. Whether it’s fish oil for better memory or ginkgo biloba for concentration, one in four adults over 50 now take supplements to protect their brain health. But just how effective are these popular pills? After almost 30 years leading some of
Five cancer symptoms people mistake for ageing or stress (opens the original)
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From persistent fatigue to a change in bowel habits, one doctor and cancer survivor reveals the red flags we should never ignore. “Nobody wants to think they’ll be affected by cancer,” says Dr Anisha Patel, GP. “Many people dismiss cancer symptoms as stress or ageing, or worry they’re wasting my time. Some have waited for months before coming to see me.” Patel, author of Everything You Hoped You’d Never Need to Know About Bowel Cancer, understands that instinct only too well. In 2018, she was di
The four-minute workout that can turn back the clock decades for over-65s (opens the original)
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Just four minutes of training a day can significantly improve strength, balance and mobility in older adults. Photo / 123rf New research shows simple exercises performed daily can reverse age-related decline in just 12 weeks, helping you to stay strong for longer. Staying agile and reversing age-related muscle loss might sound unachievable without dedication and a lengthy, well-honed gym routine. But, according to new research, just four minutes of strength exercises a day could help keep you st
The diet that's proven to lower blood pressure and prevent dementia (opens the original)
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The Dash diet is rich in fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and lean protein. Photo / 123rf Originally developed to tackle hypertension, the Mediterranean-style Dash diet may also help guard against age-related cognitive decline. You’ve cut down on salt, swapped crisps for nuts and even reined in the booze. Yet your blood pressure is still creeping upwards. Sound familiar? About one in three UK adults now have high blood pressure – a condition linked to around 80,000 cardiovascular deaths a year. Of
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