Prevention

Basic, preventive health care is an essential part of an effective overall health care plan. Many diseases can be prevented, so providing patients with the information and skills to reduce health risks — like reducing substance use, practicing safe sex, maintaining good emotional/mental health, eating healthy foods and engaging in physical activity — can dramatically reduce the occurrence of chronic conditions.

In this section, you’ll find the latest news and articles that discuss topics related to the following categories: Emotional Health, Fitness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Positive Aging, Women's Health and Trip Tips.

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10/14/2009 - Articles

Vitamin D supplements prevent falls, fractures

Vitamin D is essential for bone health and its deficiency may contribute to falls and fractures among the elderly.  For the skin of older people has a four-fold reduced ability to produce vitamin D and the elderly may also avoid sun exposure (essential for vitamin D production), particularly if they are institutionalised. Read more

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10/13/2009 - Articles

Secondhand Smoke is Also Lethal

Passive smoking - secondhand smoke - is associated with an increased death rate, and probably with an increased rate of heart attack, as shown by two recent studies. Read more

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10/13/2009 - Articles

The Negative Effects of Smoking on Bones, Joints and Healing

Can smoking affect surgery, bone health and healing? Results of 44 studies say "yes" . . . . . Read more

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10/12/2009 - Articles

Chocolate may sow seeds of bad behaviour

Chocolate is high in fat and sugar but also contains antioxidants. So, as far as health and nutrition are concerned, chocolate consumption carries something of a mixed message.  A new study, from researchers at Cardiff University, Wales, now reveals that children who frequently consume chocolate and sweets are more likely to commit violent offences in adult life.  Read more

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10/12/2009 - News

Medicine Nobel Prize Awarded for Research on Aging

Three scientists based in the United States won the Nobel prize for medicine in recognition of their discovery of telomerase, an enzyme that is linked to human cancer, aging, and age-related conditions. Read more

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10/09/2009 - Questions and Answers

Menopause or Thyroid? - What is causing my Weight Gain?

Question Thyroid problems run in my family, so I get tested from time to time. Now I find I'm gaining weight, along with signs of the menopause. Which test should I have to see if my thyroid is to blame? I'm 50, and pretty healthy. Read more

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10/09/2009 - News

Chronic Pain Accelerates Disability

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than would normally be expected in the course of natural healing. Chronic pain is a condition that can interfere with work, leisure, and even relationships. According to a study published in the September 009 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, people with chronic pain develop functional limitations that are typically associated with aging at much younger-than-expected ages. Read more

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10/05/2009 - Articles

Fitness: What to Do and Why to Do It

This, the 5th extract from Dean Edward L. Schneider's book AgeLess, continues his discussion of physical fitness. It offers reasons why you should strive for fitness, and how to go about it. Read more

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10/02/2009 - News

Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Heart Attack

Cardiac complications of flu infection, such as inflammation of the heart muscle, are well-recognized, but the role of influenza as a trigger for heart attack is less clear. According to a systematic review published early online in The Lancet: Infectious Diseases, scientists report that influenza vaccines may protect against heart attack in people with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Read more

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10/01/2009 - Articles

Boost potassium to help your blood pressure

The emphasis on dietary control of high blood pressure has been on reducing sodium intake. However, new findings suggest that increasing potassium intake is important too. Read more

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