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Is social status a life sentence?
We have no control over our social status at birth. Does this dictate our lives, or can we change our status? If we can, does this improve our health prospects and our life expectancy? Find out more.
Healthy foods: cruciferous vegetables, pulses and berries
What is the most recent research on the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables, pulses, and certain berries? Read more.
Telomeres and ageing
Telomeres: what are they, why do they matter, and can protecting them help us live longer? Learn more.
Understanding longevity in the UK
Where do people live longest in the UK – and why? Discover more.
Understanding Japanese longevity
Why do many people live longer in Japan? Can we learn some lessons from them? Learn more.
Understanding glycaemic index and glycaemic load
What are they? Why do they matter? How can they help us make healthier food choices? Learn more.
How low birth weight shapes our health
Is chronic illness pre-determined from our time in the womb, as suggested by Barker’s Foetal Origins Hypothesis? If so, can we reverse any harmful effects, to improve our health and longevity later on? Get some answers.
Caring for elderly parents or partner – online resources
Carers need lots of support - and the internet is here to provide. Not just with practical functions, but also with ways to take a break, socialise and reduce stress. See the resources.
Preventing falls as you get older – and how exercise can help
A fall is the biggest cause of an older adult losing their independence and entering long-term care. But there are many ways to help protect against falls, including simple exercises. See how to stay safe.
Alcohol and disease – the bad news and the good
We know we shouldn’t drink too much alcohol. But what counts as too much, and how does it harm us? And might a little be good for us? Find out more.
Can we delay the process of ageing, so that we live longer and enjoy more years of good health?
The Health Action Research Group works to encourage this nationally, by encouraging both government and health professionals to recognise that prevention is better than cure.
Our Age Watch project works to encourage healthy ageing at an individual level, by providing evidence-based information to help each of us see what we can do to improve our chances of living a long and healthy life.
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