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In this section you can find the latest information about: Emotional Health, Fitness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Positive Aging and Women's Health.

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11/19/2009 - News

Inactivated Flu Vaccine May Be More Effective Than Live Vaccine

The efficacy of the flu vaccine may vary from year to year, depending on factors such as the age and health of the recipient and the similarity of the virus strains included in the flu vaccine and the viruses that actually circulate during the flu season. Read more

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11/19/2009 - 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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11/17/2009 - 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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11/16/2009 - Articles
Ejaculation Frequency and Prostate Cancer Risk

Ejaculation Frequency and Prostate Cancer Risk

A new study has shown that men who ejaculate frequently are not at increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Indeed, they may well have a decreased risk, based on their lifetime ejaculation frequency . . . Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Elderly depression: the pitfalls of comorbidity and polypharmacy 4/4

"Late-life depression is both under-recognised and undertreated, and the impact of medical comorbidity may mask depressive symptoms.” A. M. Yohannes & R. C. Baldwin, “Medical comorbidities in late-life depression”1.  Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Elderly depression: are doctors and patients failing to connect? 3/4

It is unacceptable for depression to be dismissed as a natural consequence of ageing. Never again should a GP explain to an older person that depression is something they should expect at their age. Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles
Elderly Depression

Elderly Depression: Its Prevalence, Causes and Implications for Society 1/4

Depression is perhaps the most frequent cause of emotional suffering in later life Read more

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11/16/2009 - Articles

Elderly depression: The age factor in depression 2/4

Healthy, normally functioning older adults are at no greater risk for depression than are younger adults. Read more

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11/16/2009 - News

Diabetic Women Experience More Hip Bone Loss at Menopause

Although women with diabetes have higher levels of bone mineral density prior to menopause, they experience a significantly greater rate of bone loss at the hip at menopause compared to women without diabetes, according to a study presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 31st Annual Meeting. However, bone loss in the spine seems to be slower in people with diabetes than in non-diabetics. Read more

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11/12/2009 - Articles

Physical activity is the key to longer life

Physical activity is known to be important in preserving physical and mental health.  But the benefits of physical activity among older adults are not well defined – maybe because some older adults are affected by disability which prevents them from exercise.  Also, older adults may just expect to slow down and do less physical activity.  Most research to date on physical activity has focused upon middle-aged adults. Read more

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