frailty

Nearly half of people in their forties show frailty indicators, study says

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Nearly half of people in their forties show as many symptoms that could lead to frailty as people in their seventies, a new study reveals. Australian scientists found signs of ‘pre-frailty’ in 45 per cent of people in their forties, which was about the same percentage of people aged between 70 and 75.  Signs of … Read more

Eating a Mediterranean diet for just one year ‘reduces frailty and keeps the mind sharp’ in old age

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Eating a Mediterranean diet could help keep the mind sharp and reduce frailty in old age, researchers have found.   Retired adults in five countries followed either a diet rich in healthy fats and fruit and vegetables or continued their normal diet for one year. Researchers analysed stool samples and found the Mediterranean-style diet boosted bacteria in the … Read more