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  1. The life cycle of Dr Norman Lazarus

    Exercise, analysis, and ageing optimally We talk to Dr Norman Lazarus about his recent bike ride for Age UK, his academic research, and the secret to getting the most out of later life. Tracing 55 miles ... says. “I love it. When I cycle, I’m not doing it because I feel like I need to do some exercise; I’m doing it because I love riding in the countryside, and everything else is just a bonus

  2. How our thinking skills change with age

    for people as they get older. The Disconnected Mind How do we age well? We can eat healthily and exercise as much as possible to try and ensure we’re physically fit as we get older, but what can we do to ... of factors about their lives such as genes, education attainment, employment, levels of physical exercise, and whether they were a smoker or drinker, and the roles these factors play in brain ageing and

  3. Invest in your health as you age

    improving and you'll feel more energised. You'll find that your mood improves – particularly after exercise as your body releases endorphins ('feel good' hormones). But it isn't just about the health benefits ... strength or endurance? What's your current level of activity like – are you used to regular exercise or are you starting from scratch? It's far easier to stick with something new if you enjoy doing

  4. We Are Undefeatable

    more important than ever that people do whatever they can to get active. That needn’t be strenuous exercise, but trying to build small, incremental bits of daily activity into your day. The desire for change ... unpredictable symptoms that makes commitment to routine exercise difficult. “However big the health challenges you face may be, there’s always some kind of exercise for you,” says Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director

  5. Look after your thinking skills

    are on factors that we can influence ourselves.  Evidence suggests, for example, that taking exercise and engaging in new activities are linked with better thinking skills in later life. Some lifestyle ... active Get moving throughout the day and do physical exercises and activities that you enjoy – or try new ones. An active lifestyle and regular exercise are linked to healthier brains and sharper thinking

  6. Consultation responses and submissions

    Age UK responds to many invitations for comment, including consultation and discussion papers.

  7. Paige praises the power of yoga

    importance of getting older people moving, however much or little they're able to, and knows that exercise is vital to feeling better for longer. Paige pointed out that staying stationary for extended periods

  8. How every Age UK Weekly Lottery and Raffle entry helps

    deliver services and social activities to their communities - from quizzes and coffee mornings to exercise classes and computer skills. Dividing line Information and advice Playing our lottery or raffle

  9. Pensions advice for veterans

    which has been caused or made worse by result of service. This injury could have happened during exercise as well as during active service, and can range from relatively minor fractures to amputations and

  10. Global Council on Brain Health

    skills as we age. It’s looking at a range of factors that can have an impact, including physical exercise, sleep and social engagement. It boils the research on these factors down to understand: what real-life

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