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Laterlife Healthwise - 13
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Helen has specialised in writing about health and ageing and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers. She has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines including the Guardian, Times, Observer, Woman, Family Circle, Vogue and Choice. Helen has also written several books including Getting Older Slowly –Your Guide to Successful Ageing and Bone Boosters co-authored with Diana Moran of TV Green Goddess fame. For previous articles in the healthwise series visit 'more healthwise' Don't forget to take a look at Helen's separate talkback page too. |
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Nutritionists claim that eating a diet high in fibre improves patients with adult-onset diabetes. Latest research to back this up suggests that 50 g of fibre daily is the required amount, which is around twice as much as previously recommended. Of this, half should be soluble and half insoluble. You get soluble fibre from fruits and vegetables, also pulses such as lentils, dried peas and beans. Less soluble are the cereal foods which provide bulk and aid water-retaining properties to keep the large bowel health. Wheat, rice, maize, oats, rye come into this category. How much fibre is there in different foods? A 40 g serving of bran breakfast cereal provides 9.6 g, bran flakes provide 3.9 g, 1 large slice of wholemeal bread provides 3.4 g, 100 g of cooked lentils provide 4 g and 100 g of baked beans provide 8 g. Leafy and root vegetables provide varying amounts of fibre, as do both fresh and dry fruits, so the general advice on eating five items a day should cover the required amounts. Kelloggs the cornflakes people have
collaborated with Diabetes UK to provide information on diet and health advice for
diabetes. You can call freephone 0800 585088
for a free leaflet or can contact the Diabetes UK Careline on 020 7636 6112 Monday to
Friday 9 am - 5pm. Or visit their website: www.diabetes.org.uk The average length of time that men suffer from impotence before seeking treatment is two to three years according to the Impotence Association. During this time, the add-on effect is likely to include depression, feeling worried, lacking confidence, having relationship difficulties. The Association strongly recommends that sufferers should seek help from their GP. It also publishes a number of factsheets free of charge, dealing with all aspects of erectile dysfunction. Titles are: 1. Impotence Explained - a couple's guide 2. 'Would A Woman Recognise The Signs?' for partners of sufferers 3. Peyronie's Disease 4. Delayed Ejaculation 5. Premature Ejaculation 6. Sexual Difficulties in Gay Men 7. Waterworks - Prostate Problems 8. Injection Therapy 9. Oral Therapy 10. Transurethral Therapy 11. Vacuum Devices 12. Female Sexual Dysfunction Send large SAE for any of these
factsheets, indicating your choices, to: The Impotence Assocation, PO Box 10296, London SW17 9WH or call the helpline on 020 8767 7791.
Look Good, Feel Great with Diana Moran Diana Moran demonstrates how to keep fit using a series of simple routines
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It could be your elderly parents, or it could be any of us one day: 9 out of 10 in the 75-plus age group regularly take medication, often a handful of different kinds. One in five hospital admissions in this age group are related to problems with medicines, an unsurprising fact since there is a 50% risk of adverse reaction when 5 different drugs are taken, and 100% risk when there are 8 or more.
Further facts about drug interaction: some antibiotics react badly with indigestion remedies containing calcium and stop them from working effectively. Aspirin, when taken by patients on Warfarin for cardiovascular problems, can increase the potency of the drug, leading to bleeding of the bladder or nose bleeds. The combination can even be fatal. A new leaflet has been produced to help reduce confusion, which you can get free from your doctor or pharmacy. It's called 'Be clear about your medicines' and provides basic advice plus a card that can hold a record of drugs taken.
Natural oestrogens derived from vegetables are attracting increasing interest in their ability to reduce menopausal symptoms. A recent report in the British Medical Journal showed mixed results. In a 12 week study of women suffering from hot flushes, those given a diet containing soy flour, one of the main phytoestrogens, had a 40% reduction in symptoms compared to 25% on a wheat flour diet. Not a bad result, but there's not so good to come. In a six-week study, soy reduced severity but not frequency of the hot flushes, and in a third trial there was benefit from a placebo but not from an isoflavone-type phytoestrogen when the two were compared. There are three types of phytoestrogens: isoflavones, derived from beans and legumes, lignans which are found in cereal grains, fruits and vegetables, and coumestans which occur mainly in germinating alfalfa and bean sprouts. So the jury is
still out, though soy looks the best bet from these results. If in any doubt about any of the information covered in healthwise articles and it's relevance for you, consult your GP. Previous articles in the healthwise series Edition 12 health tips for long haul flights the Pocket Gym Fitness System is a surprisingly clever little gadget no bigger than a mini umbrella. Here comes the hayfever season If you suffer from hayfever get your defences going now before the season starts. When peeing isn`t easy - Over 50% of men suffer from an enlarged prostate plus the final one in the series of excuses for not exercising - excuse number 12 Index to all previous Healthwise editions 
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