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Testing cortisol levels

Posted by Editor | Healthy Aging, Hormones |

Cortisol is a key hormone that our body produces when we are stressed, and here we explain why testing cortisol levels is important as we age.

Exercise more important as we age

Posted by Editor | Exercise, Fact Sheets |

Exercise becomes more important as we age, providing many benefits including increasing lifespan and reducing inflammation.

How to prevent osteoporosis

Posted by Dr Merlin Thomas | Disease Prevention, Osteoporosis |

Osteoporosis has significant health and social impacts on people. Here we explain what the disease is, and ways to prevent osteoporosis.

Calcium health benefits

Posted by Ann-Mary Amber | Calcium, Nutrients, Nutrition |

Calcium health benefits include improving bone health, lowering blood pressure and preventing kidney stones developing. Read more in our calcium fact sheet.

Signs of inflammation in your body

Posted by Editor | Healthy Aging, Inflammation |

Inflammation is designed to be protective, but it can also be destructive as we age. Here we outline how to identify signs of inflammation in your body.