You can get active for your brain health later in life, study finds

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Even if you’ve never been physically active, you can start moving now and see benefits.

That’s according to a new study, which found that any amount of physical activity starting at any age is helpful for long-term cognitive health.

Researchers already know that people who participate in physical activity in their leisure time have a lower risk for dementia and higher cognitive function later in life than those who are inactive, said study author Dr.

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Ministry of Culture holds ‘Healthy Life’ workshop

Doha: The Ministry of Culture on Sunday organized a ‘Healthy Life’ workshop on the occasion of National Sport Day to encourage employees to follow healthy diets, engage in various sports activities, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The workshop was presented by trainer Khalid Nabina, who described a healthy lifestyle as a set of practices aimed at enhancing the level of individual health and preventing diseases, which leads to elevating the standard of living in general. He pointed out that, to some people, the concept of healthy life is limited to exercising, healthy food, and losing or controlling weight, indicating that

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Diet essentials for a longer life

Don’t we all want to know the recipe for a longer life with excellent physical and mental health? While many blame genetics when things go haywire, it’s pertinent to understand that lifestyle is the most crucial factor in improving life expectancy. Lifestyle is an amalgamation of our diet, sleeping patterns, physical activity, and mental health, among other things. Out of these factors, our eating patterns are fundamental. So, if you have yet to cultivate healthy eating habits, don’t worry. It’s never too late to adopt a longevity lifestyle.

in the book’The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live

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The cost-of-living crisis is a public health issue

Having a warm, dry place to live, nutritious food, fair work and a sense of security are fundamental building blocks for a healthy life. Throughout 2022, we saw rapid rises in the cost of essentials – energy, housing, food and fuel (Figure 1) – that have outstripped average increases in people’s wages and welfare payments.

Figure 1. Annual consumer price inflation rate, UK, December 2020 to November 2022.

Figure 1. Annual consumer price inflation rate, UK, December 2020 to November 2022.
Source: Office for National Statistics (2022)

This has significant and wide-ranging negative consequences for mental and physical health and well-being (Figure 2).

For example, not having the money to put the

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Kate Middleton Makes Landmark Speech to Kick Off Her Major New Campaign

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales

EDDIE MULHOLLAND/POOL/AFP via Getty Prince William and Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton gave a landmark speech on the importance of the early years of a child’s life at a reception in London on Monday.

The Princess of Wales, 41, is kicking off a busy week, which will see her launch the Shaping Us campaign for her Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood.

Prince William was also in attendance in support of his wife at the special reception at BAFTA headquarters in London.

“The campaign is fundamentally about shining

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4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism After Age 50, According to Experts

Most people have probably heard that a fast metabolism is a good thing—it’s often equated with being fit and healthy. But what exactly is metabolism?

Gabriela Rodríguez RuizMD, PhD, FACS, and a board-certified bariatric surgeon at VIDA Wellness and Beauty, tells Best Life that “Metabolism is the process in which the body breaks down food and converts it into energy. By understanding metabolism, it is possible to gain insight into how our bodies use the food we eat and how much energy we need to stay healthy,” she explains.

“As we get older, our metabolism naturally slows down and

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East Renfrewshire: Average healthy life expectancy

THE length of time that men in East Renfrewshire can expect to live in good health has fallen by two years, a new report shows.

Figures from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) reveal that, between 2019 and 2021, the average healthy life expectancy for men in the local area was 66.7 years.

Healthy life expectancy is an estimate of the number of years lived in ‘good’ or ‘very good’ general health, based on how people perceive their state of health at the time of completing the annual population survey.

Between 2018 and 2020, men in East Renfrewshire could expect

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Top-Tier Anti-Inflammation Supplements For A Healthier Life

21Ninety is here to help you in your search for anti-inflammatory supplements. Inflammation is a condition caused by a variety of day-to-day lifestyle factors and can become a normal part of life. On the other hand, prolonged bouts of inflammation can be problematic, leading to more complex health issues. These health issues can include Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. While the medicinal anti-inflammatory capsules vary, many of the leading vitamins in the market have similar, potent ingredients that make them stand out from the pack. If you are currently looking for anti-inflammatory supplements that can help you get rid

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