Jackson Fyfe, PhD(@jacksonfyfe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Strength and physical function predict adverse outcomes with ageing.

New data from 1396 men and women (~69 years of age) followed over 14.5 years showed:

1) Men with low quadriceps strength (<0.39 kg/m2 scaled to BMI) at baseline were 3x more likely to die

2) Women with slower…

Strength and physical function predict adverse outcomes with ageing.

New data from 1396 men and women (~69 years of age) followed over 14.5 years showed:

1) Men with low quadriceps strength (<0.39 kg/m2 scaled to BMI) at baseline were 3x more likely to die

2) Women with slower…
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ILC Canada(@ILCCanada) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Decision makers at all levels of government have a responsibility to build communities that are age-friendly and improve the lives of . So how are city planners responding to the call? theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

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HealthinAging.org(@HealthInAging) 's Twitter Profile Photo

According to a new study, apples and blackberries can help prevent older people from getting frail. Both fruits contain flavonol, a dietary compound that can reduce the chance of being among the 10-15% of older adults who experience frailty.

Read more: studyfinds.org/apples-older-a…

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JacquelineWMWong(@JacquelineWMW) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Commonwealth Foundation CommonAge Assoc. A healthier, more engaged generation of 60+ has the potential to contribute whether at a professional, personal or community level.

is a holistic approach: education, health, food, social, work, retirement, pensions, investments.
UN IE Human Rights of Older Persons UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030)

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Simon Innovate(@SimonBIM) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1️⃣2️⃣ social ventures that use innovation to help alleviate the impact of ageing.

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Projects are receiving funding under the Scaling Social Ventures competition, part of UK Research and Innovation's Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK.
UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge

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InsightShare(@InsightShare) 's Twitter Profile Photo

International Visual Methods Conference tricia jenkins Kazu Ahmed On Tuesday, Tricia gave a presentation showcasing the pilot project that took place in '21-'22, in which older people in Canada, Jordan & Togo were trained in to make their own films on their perspectives on
More details: decadeofhealthyageing.org/find-knowledge…

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Innovate UK(@innovateuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Using to support care.

29 innovative projects using digital therapeutic solutions have been announced.

Funded under the Mindset programme, part of the challenge, delivered by Innovate UK.
👉 ukri.org/news/mindset-t…

Using #ImmersiveTechnology to support #MentalHealth care.

29 innovative projects using digital therapeutic solutions have been announced.

Funded under the Mindset programme, part of the #HealthyAgeing challenge, delivered by @innovateuk.
👉 ukri.org/news/mindset-t…
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Granny Mave (Mavis Paterson)(@MavisCycle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

And she is finished ! finished her round Scotland challenge today and has so far raised over 55k for . You are awesome Mave !🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️❤️

And she is finished ! #Grannymave finished her round Scotland challenge today and has so far raised over 55k for #macmillan.  You are awesome Mave !🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️❤️
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The IFA(@IFAgeing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Listen to our new podcast with Jane Barratt and guests:
➡️Tamsin Rose, @FriendsOfEurope
➡️ Stecy Yghemonos, Eurocarers
➡️ Sean Lybrand, Amgen 🧪🔬🧬
Go to ifa.ngo/the-reframing-… or your favourite podcast platform.

Listen to our new #ReframingHealthyAgeing podcast with @janebarrattIFA and guests:
➡️Tamsin Rose, @FriendsOfEurope
➡️ Stecy Yghemonos, @Eurocarers_info
➡️ Sean Lybrand, @Amgen
Go to ifa.ngo/the-reframing-… or your favourite podcast platform.
#HealthyAgeing
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AprilAire(@AprilAire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You think about exercise, you think about nutrition—but have you considered the air you breathe and its effects on your health? Breathing has a multitude of benefits that will improve both your physical and mental health! 🧠 bit.ly/3AhDbiU

You think about exercise, you think about nutrition—but have you considered the air you breathe and its effects on your health? Breathing #HealthyAir has a multitude of benefits that will improve both your physical and mental health! 🧠 bit.ly/3AhDbiU
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Dr Shad Katuu 🌐(@skatuu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Open Access ~> 'Healthcare systems: typologies, framework models, and South Africa’s health sector' in International Journal of Health Governance doi.org/10.1108/IJHG-1…

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Prof Cathie Sherrington(@CathieSherr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wonderful to see IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen recognised in the World Physiotherapy awards. The rapid ageing of our global population makes for and more important than ever. Great resources:
iptop-physio.org

Wonderful to see @IPTOPphysio President Hans Hobbelen recognised in the @WorldPhysio1951 awards. The rapid ageing of our global population makes #physiotherapy for #healthyageing and #rehabilitation more important than ever. Great resources:
iptop-physio.org
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Rude Health Magazine(@RudeHealthMag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let's talk healthy ageing!

Do increase
- oily fish: eat twice a week
- fruit, veg& wholegrain
- exercise: 30 mins 5 days a week

Do reduce:
- fatty foods
- alcohol
- stop smoking

Lots more to help:
rudehealthmagazine.ie/senioritycompl…

Let's talk healthy ageing!

Do increase
- oily fish: eat twice a week
- fruit, veg& wholegrain 
- exercise: 30 mins 5 days a week

Do reduce:
- fatty foods
- alcohol
- stop smoking

Lots more to help:
rudehealthmagazine.ie/senioritycompl…

#healthyageing #seniorsnutritions
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