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Osteoporosis and improving bone health

Posted on April 21, 2017 by 60+Club

Osteoporosis and improving bone health Bone building reaches a peak during adolescence but then slows after age 25. In addition to this natural bone loss, we’re less likely to perform high-impact, bone-stimulating exercises (such as jumping) after age 50. This adds up to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone breaks and fractures. As you

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3 most common forms of Arthritis

Posted on March 27, 2017 by 60+Club

Arthritis – The 3 most common forms of Arthritis Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease. In fact, it is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet. There are 3.9 million Australians with arthritis and this will grow

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11 most common MYTHS of Arthritis

Posted on March 7, 2017 by 60+Club

11 most common MYTHS of Arthritis Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease. In fact, it is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet. Arthritis is a common affliction of the ageing process, with over 3.9 million Australians

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8 health benefits of a Mediterranean Diet

Posted on February 15, 2017 by 60+Club

8 health benefits of a Mediterranean Diet 🏃🍇🍷 The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is based on the dietary traditions of Crete, Greece, and southern Italy circa 1960 at a time when the rates of chronic disease among populations there were among the lowest in the world, and adult life expectancy was among the highest, even though

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Most popular voted films released in the 1960s

Posted on February 8, 2017 by 60+Club

Most popular voted films released in the 1960s This article looks at the top 20 films most voted by the IMDb community, out of 26,978 titles. Time to reminisce on the classics of the 1960s. So brush off the old VHS tape, slide the DVD in the player, pop down to Blockbuster or search through

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12 reasons why green tea is good for you

Posted on February 8, 2017 by 60+Club

12 reasons why green tea is good for you Green tea was apparently first brewed way back some 28 centuries before Christ, in the reign of the Chinese Emperor Chen Nung – so it has a long history. Consumed for thousands of years, green tea has provided delicious medicinal benefits – weight management, disease fighting,

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Negative effects of coffee: The ups & downs of caffeine

Posted on February 7, 2017 by 60+Club

Negative effects of coffee: The ups & downs of caffeine How you react to caffeine may be determined in part by how much caffeine you’re used to drinking. People who don’t regularly drink caffeine tend to be more sensitive to its negative effects. However, some people are just more sensitive to caffeine than others. If

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6 health benefits from drinking coffee

Posted on February 7, 2017 by 60+Club

6 health benefits from drinking coffee Caffeine is the world’s most widely used central nervous system stimulant, with approximately 80% consumed in the form of coffee. Although studies have historically shown the negative side effects of coffee, recent studies indicate that it can actually improve your health – from boosting brain power, to delaying Alzheimer’s

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Top 50 Council regions where most Over 65’s currently reside

Posted on January 18, 2017 by 60+Club

Top 50 Council regions where the highest proportion of 65 years or older reside We always hear about the ageing population and the impact it will have on the economy over the coming years. This week we look at the council areas with the highest proportions of their population aged 65 years or greater. Based

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