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Study links age and number of symptoms to lasting health problems from coronavirus. The Guardian reports that women aged 50-60 are at greatest risk of developing “long Covid”, analysis suggests. Older age andexperiencing five or more symptoms within the first week of...

People aged over 50 in England are being urged to get a flu jab, as ministers hope for a mass roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine next year. BBC News reports that Health Secretary Matt Hancock stressed it was "more important than ever" for people to get a flu jab to fight...

There are some good things about having to stay at home. There are, of course, many, many downsides to pandemic restrictions, but arguably, there are certain benefits to slowing down and spending more time at home (even though it has been forced on us). Looking on the...

Cold water swimming may protect the brain from degenerative diseases like dementia,researchers from Cambridge University have discovered. BBC News reports that in a world first, a "cold-shock" protein has been found in the blood of regular winter swimmers at London's...

Hope that vaccines will avert NHS being overwhelmed by flu season alongside a resurgent coronavirus. The Guardian reports that all adults over 50 and children in the first year of secondary school in England will be offered a free flu vaccination this autumn in a...

New study suggests that short, regular, doses of awe - in the form of nature, music or art significant increases positive emotions. Inews reports that a regular dose of awe works wonders for people’s mental health, making them smile more and shift focus from their...

While the UK lockdown has eased, there’s no getting away from the impact staying at home for a prolonged period of time has had on people, retirement communities included. 50 Plus reports that during the lockdown, some retirees had to spend more time alone than they...

Gillian Osborne, vice chair of the British Wheel of Yoga, explains how it can be beneficial for people to get involved, as Clare Vooght reports on the best ways for beginners. Inews reports that if the idea of attending a yoga class seems intimidating, you’re not...

‘Bald’s eyesalve’, containing onion, garlic, wine, and bile salts, was shown to have promising antibacterial activity. Inews reports that a medieval medicine remedy could provide new treatment for modern day infections, researchers studying ‘ancientbiotics’ have...

Older people have been shown to be particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Mature Times reports that over 80% of deaths registered up to 26 June 2020 that mention COVID-19 on the death certificate in England and Wales relate to someone aged 70 years or...

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