Diabetes increases the damage done by some of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease...

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a common life-long health condition. There are 2.9 million people diagnosed with...

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In Europe, over half of all the people with diabetes are aged over 60, so it...

The Independent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) was founded in 1994 as an independent charity, supporting people living...

The effect of diet on your older relative’s teeth As people age, their diet may change, which can,...

The foot is a remarkable piece of human engineering. It has the multiple functions of adapting...

We have all become much more sedentary since the 1950s. Eight out of ten adults used...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

Why is it important for older people to exercise and use a personal trainer? Unless people do...

The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read...

As we age, so our ability to move freely can easily diminish.This can be caused by...

For older people, eating well as they age  becomes even more important It increases their ability to...

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...

Information for elderly nutrition… by dietitians Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK) is a registered charity,...

Skipping breakfast has been consistently linked with various health risks associated with older age. It’s not...

What is Angina? Angina is a pain or discomfort felt in the chest and usually caused...

Carrying forward debt into retirement is a dilemma which many people face. At a time in...

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Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

Bedsores result from pressure over time on skin in contact with another surface, such as a...

Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition which, to some extent, is still widely misunderstood. Although it...

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

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It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

Being able to dress yourself goes a long way to helping older people maintain their valuable...

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