News & Views
New hope for cancer sufferers
Trials at London’s Institute of Cancer Research have shown that a new drug Reolysin magnifies the effects of radiotherapy with quite dramatic results.
Magnificent Magnesium
Magnesium supplements have been shown to help with migraines.
Support stockings to combat DVT
Warnings have been issued for people to buy support stockings to counteract DVT in the correct size for their legs.
Treatment prolongs life of prostate cancer sufferers
A new medicine has been developed that can prolong the life of people suffering from advanced prostate cancer by around four months, one month longer than chemotherapy.
Theme park rides can damage hearing
Research from the Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan have round that today’s fast rides can cause damage to the ear drums.
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Thank goodness for modern painkillers
A recent survey indicated that two out of every three women have at least one packet of painkilling tablets in their bag and more often than not, two or three different types
Making a splash!
At last it is summer, and all across Europe and indeed on the beaches and in the swimming pools throughout the UK, people are enjoying the healthy fun of swimming.
Beauty treatments for men
Many men in our age bracket can still be appalled at the thought of applying face creams or, even worse, visiting a beauty salon or spa
Hair today, gone tomorrow!
For so many years most of us take hair for granted, but few of us really spend time understanding what hair is and how it grows
Look after those nails
The condition of our nails reveals a lot about our overall health.
Joining A Gym Over 50 - not as scary as you might think!
Features editor Sally Smith tells of her further experiences joining a gym.
Joining A Gym Over 50 - not as scary as you might think!
Features editor Sally Smith tells of her second trip to a gym.
Joining A Gym Over 50 - not as scary as you might think!
Features editor Sally Smith tells of her experiences joining a gym.
Eye time for a check!
If you are over 50, you have reached the age where the risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration becomes real.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are becoming more and more popular and of course are perfect for people who haven’t enough healthy teeth for a bridge or find dentures uncomfortable or inappropriate for their lifestyles.
Water works
When you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated, so this is another reason to keep drinking throughout the day rather than waiting until you feel you need a drink.
Keeping your memory
Most people over 50 will begin to notice that they are not quite as sharp as they used to be.
The importance of keeping your throat healthy
It is a part of the body that most of us pay little attention to, yet our throat is incredibly important.
Chill out with your winter clothing
While we haven't had a bitterly cold winter for some years, keeping warm is still a vital factor in these chilly dark months.
Getting cold is never a good idea
Getting cold is not healthy or comfortable.
Natural options for the Menopause
Menopause can arrive at a wide variety of ages and it affects everyone so differently.
Best foot forward for autumn
Because our feet are at the extremity of our body, such a long way down and quite an effort to examine, they are often ignored
Is there too much choice at your local gym?
The choice is too much and for beginners, who simply want to get a bit fitter, it is all too difficult and another reason to give up!
Eggs are key to our diet
It is good to know that today we can be assured that the eggs we buy are fresh and good to eat
Beauty Serums
Serum is a new word on the beauty scene.
Benefits of healthy gums
Healthy gums will give you something to smile about
A peaceful long life
Can peace and beauty help you live longer?
Hear Hear!
How to help people who suffer from hearing loss
A good night's sleep
Lack of sleep is now such a widespread problem that there has been a lot of research into the subject and this means that there is now a lot of expert advice available as well.
Having a healthy brain is something worth thinking about
As we get older, keeping our brain fit and healthy makes a lot of sense.
Feel the beat
The British Heart Foundation has put together some good guidelines about checking your pulse rate.
The eyes have it
An eye examination will identify problems with our vision, but it can also identify current and potential health problems, so booking that eye test is really important.
The UV problems of summer sun
Most of us will be well aware of all the precautions we can take to help keep us safe.
Jet lag
When we were younger jet lag could be a nuisance; but as we age some people find jet lag a serious problem that can last for days
Salt - a tasty danger
With so many foods laced with salt, it can be difficult to estimate how much we consume every day.
They are after your blood
Despite advertising, requests and general publicity, at the moment only 4% of people regularly give blood.
Spring diets are here again
Putting weight on during the winter months is quite a natural occurrence.
Bedding in
Most of us only buy a new bed when the old one is broken or so uncomfortable that it is disturbing our sleep
Botox lined out!
Botox is a name most people will have heard of by now.
Best Foot Forwards
If the word chiropodist is still in your vocabulary, you haven’t moved with the times.
Health advice when you need it.
For some people, NHS Direct is already an integral part of their lives..
Winter exercise
We all know we should exercise everyday and most of us know we don’t do nearly enough.
Caution with that Christmas Cheer
For many, the Christmas period, with its dark nights and general bonhomie, wouldn’t be the same without a drink or two.
Tea - something we can enjoy without guilt
Last month we mentioned the pleasures of drinking tea; now there is even more good news for tea enthusiasts.
Skin - the new cosmetic for women
Along with all the new technology, there is a host of new products that are turning the whole cosmetic industry on its head.
Now is the time to have a flu vaccine
Winter is on its way
Why are politicians like nappies?
The benefits of a good laugh
Run for your life
With Olympic fever still radiating across the UK, sport and general fitness is again top of people’s minds.
Travelling with Diabetes
Exercise class
Anne Diamond took up kick-boxing on the advice of her local
victim support group – and got herself a gorgeous figure......
Party without pain
How to stay well as the oldest
swinger at the festival.
Exercising Safely -
Incontinence
Sleep School
All about the brain
Medicine Balls
How to beat the bugs
Managing
Diabetes
British Heart Foundation urges over 50s: Be active now and leapfrog into later life
'Golden Agers' at risk of deadly tick disease
Relaxation Exercise
A-Z of Health
AMD
Eating fresh spinach every day can help protect against age-related macular degeneration or AMD.
Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Asbestos is one of those things that hit the news in a big way and then virtually disappeared from the media.
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrilliation – a condition that causes an irregular, and often very fast, heart beat.
Blushing
A very gentle flush can add a charming colour to a pale complexion, but anything more severe is simply a big cause of embarrassment.
Bowel Cancer
Cholesterol - those unwelcome fatty deposits
We are continually warned that if we don’t take action to reduce our cholesterol to the magic 5.2 figure or below, then we are increasing our risk of a heart attack and other problems.
Colds and Flu
If you are one of the few who have been lucky enough to miss this season’s bout of colds and flu, you are in the minority.
Deafness - You can say that again
Dementia - a growing problem
It seems more and more of us know someone who has been diagnosed with “dementia”.
Diabetes - Managing
Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes is well known and this leads to many people not appreciating quite what a serious condition it can be.
Digestion and Dysmotility
Food travels through our digestive tracts by muscles situated in the gut wall that contract to move the food along.
Eczema is the name for a range of skin conditions which can affect people of all ages.
Food Poisoning Don't
let it spoil your summer
Genetic inheritance
-Taking a
family history
Gout - no laughing matter
Hayfever - Allergic To Summer
Headache - What a headache
Hip Replacements
There may be several contributory causes that contribute to the development of hip arthritis but they all lead to symptoms of pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Indigestion is more complicated than you think
Iridology
Knees
It makes sense to understand a little more about these small but essential joints
Knees-Weak at the knees
Legs-Restless Legs Syndrome
Leg cramp
Around one in three people over 60 suffers regularly from leg cramps and that goes up to half of all people over 80.
Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of the biggest causes of severe sight loss in older people
Melanoma
The number of people who develop melanoma is continuing to rise and here in the UK nearly 9,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma each year
Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma, as it is also called, is a type of cancer arising from plasmacell which are normally found in the bone marrow.
Nails
Nails are useful, they help protect the ends of our fingers and of course they can look very nice indeed.
Phobias
Phobias such as a fear of open spaces
can totally disrupt lives
Prostate cancer – the facts
Prostate Cancer - more facts
SAD - Light up your winter moods
For some, winter can be a very difficult time because they suffer from SAD. This stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder, often known as winter blues, and it is now recognised as a medical problem.
Sciatica
Sciatica is quite a common term but it is not until we get older that we realise it can be a dreadful problem that can really affect one’s life.
Shingles
One in five people will have shingles at some point in their lives and it is most common in people over the age of 50
Sleep - The Importance of Sleep
Stomach Ulcer
Most of us have heard of stomach ulcers but understanding the symptoms, causes and treatments is another thing altogether.
Strokes
A stroke is the third most common cause of death in Britain and is also the leading cause of severe disability.
An update on swine flu
There is still a lot of winter weather to come, so knowing more about swine flu can only be a good thing.
Teeth - Talk about a bite
Tennis Elbow
Anyone who overuses the muscles and tendons of their forearm and elbow can suffer from this painful problem.
Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot formed in a vein.
Thrombosis - Don't let a clot ruin your life
Thrombosis - or blood clots - kill more than 25,000 people every year
Thyroid!
If you have some unexplained symptoms, especially those that could be related to your metabolism, then it is worth considering your thyroid.
Tinnitus
It is estimated that around five million people in the UK suffer from tinnitus.
Tuberculosis is back
Last year (2008) there were 2,938 new cases of TB in London alone and general figures show there was an increase of 18% across the country.
Still a risk from TB
Tuberculosis has not been totally wiped out and today the numbers of people in this country infected by TB has begun to rise..
Diet & Supplements
Health food of the month - Papaya
Recent media reports have been mentioning papaya as a new super fruit
Natural food of the month - Globe artichokes
In the last few weeks shops have been full of globe artichokes. These funny plants are growing steadily in popularity because of their excellent nutritional qualities, but they are also very tasty and fun to eat.
Natural food of the month - coconut water and coconuts
One of the latest health foods to hit the news is coconut water, now being dubbed as nature’s sports drink.
Natural remedy of the month - Coriander
You can use the leaves as well as the seeds of coriander in many tasty recipes. It is also believed to have a number of health benefits.
Natural remedy of the month - rosemary
It has been known for a long time that this wonderfully flavoured herb can offer a range of great health benefits.
Natural remedy of the month:
Algae - a green surprise!
New research from Japan shows that green algae can help fight major diseases
Natural remedy of the month - Frankincense
Many people claim a variety of health benefits from the essential oils of frankincense
Natural remedy of the month - Fenugreek
Fenugreek is one of those herbs that we have probably heard of but don’t really know much about.
Natural remedy of the month - Anise or Aniseed
Aniseed has a very definite flavour , one of those tastes you either love or hate.
Natural remedy of the month - Dandelions
Dandelions are mainly used to help detoxify the system, the root especially is said to encourage the steady elimination of toxins from the body
Natural remedy of the month - Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is hailed as one of nature's most generous gifts that can help in the widest range of problems..
Natural remedy of the month - Mint
Mint is rich in Vitamins A and C and also contains smaller amounts of Vitamin B2.
Natural remedy of the month - Watercress
The trouble with watercress is that we tend to use it as a salad food.
Natural remedy of the month - Chamomile
The pretty chamomile plant, or chamomilla recutita, seems to have lots of great benefits.
Natural remedy of the month - Cloves
Clove has been attributed with many more properties than just adding flavour and many claim it should be in every medicine cabinet for use as a pain reliever, digestive aid and warming stimulant.
Natural remedy of the month - St John's Wort
This short, yellow flowering plant has played a major part in medicine for hundreds of years.
FLAXSEED- Natural remedy of the month
Flaxseed has been around for more than 4,000 years, it was even known in the days of Hippocrates for its health benefits.
Natural remedy of the month - Rose hip
Natural remedy of the month - TURMERIC
Hawthorn
Berries
3 supplements to support health when travelling
Relief of backache, rheumatic or muscular pain, and
general aches and pains in the muscles and joints.
Lighter Life for Fred
Health
Perception
Is Maca the ‘new Ginseng’?
Ginseng – herb or drug?
Secrets of Manuka
honey
Are you
eating properly?
Natural Solutions - Questions and AnswersIn this regular series
Nutri Centre answers questions from laterlife visitors
Lack of energy +
Exercise aches and pains
Circulation and
Diminished Sleep
Piles and Cold Sores
Sexual Wellbeing and
Stopping Smoking
Prostate problems and
difficulty taking tablets
Constipation and
Halitosis
Skin Complexion and
Tired around the eyes
Athlete's Foot and
Holiday Traveller's Tummy
Migraines and Swollen
Ankles
Wheat intolerance and
Hay fever
Liver spots and hair
loss
Osteoporosis and
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Heartburn & indigestion
and libido
Sex & Relationships
Menopause
Awareness Consultation
Relationships - caring
How to ease
menopause symptoms - Part 11
How to ease
the menopause
For articles from Laterlife's Relationship Counsellor Maggi Stamp
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Looking Good
See the separate
Looking Good in Laterlife index
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