Eating a Mediterranean diet for just one year ‘reduces frailty and keeps the mind sharp’ in old age by improving gut health, research suggests

Retired adults in five countries followed either their normal diet or Med dietThe latter group had more diverse gut bacteria linked to healthy ageingIt could stave off frailty and improve brain…

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Exercising can cut men’s risk of developing prostate cancer by up to 51% (and scientists say you can reap the benefits by gardening!)

Exercise among 140,248 men was measured. Around half had prostate cancerA 51% difference in risk was seen between the most and least active volunteersThe effects of exercise were the most…

Continue ReadingExercising can cut men’s risk of developing prostate cancer by up to 51% (and scientists say you can reap the benefits by gardening!)

Healthy lifestyle may protect against dementia: Not smoking, avoiding alcohol and exercising more ‘cuts the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by a THIRD’

The study by Dutch academics followed 6,000 people for an average of 14 yearsThey found having unhealthy habits raises the risk of dementia by around 29%But an unhealthy lifestyle 'made…

Continue ReadingHealthy lifestyle may protect against dementia: Not smoking, avoiding alcohol and exercising more ‘cuts the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by a THIRD’