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Why planning is the secret to positive ageing

There are many elements and types of positive ageing, but at its core it is about handling the inevitable transition from one stage of life to another.

 

Have you had a Heart Health Check?

More than a third of Australians aged 45 and over have not had up-to-date tests for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, two leading risk factors for coronary heart disease, which kills on average 50 Australians every day.

 

Autumn Gardening: Garlic

Ancient texts from Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and India mention garlic as a food and for preventing or curing almost every known disease.

The World of NAD+

Every cell in the body utilises nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) to carry out more than 400 crucial cellular reactions required for life. For this reason, NAD+ is often described as central to supporting cellular health.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout: what we know so far

The rollout of the much-anticipated and discussed COVID-19 vaccine has begun in Australia. Read on to learn more about what it means for seniors.

World Population Ageing 2020 report highlights

We speak to positive ageing advocate Marcus Riley about two highlights in particular that he sees as being high priorities for improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians.

 

Use it or lose it: safe exercise at home

Leading Australian physiotherapists have developed a new website to support older Australians who wish to stay active while at home.

 

4 life-threatening summer health risks and how to prevent them

 Australian summers are among the most extreme in the world, and this comes with associated health risks for seniors.

 

Take steps to prevent falls

Taking precautions to prevent avoidable falls should be a major consideration for us all, and particularly anyone over the age of 50.

A sporting chance

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, now more than ever it is important to maintain good health by staying fit and active. 

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