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Latest news, information and advice on living with common health conditions for older Australians, including dementia, diabetes, shingles and more.

Living with diabetes: Experts set the record straight on common diet myths

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Arthritis and joint pain

10 helpful tips to make everyday living with arthritis easier at home

10 helpful tips to make everyday living with arthritis easier at home

These home adjustments are a great way to improve accessibility and make life easier in the face of chronic pain and flare ups.

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Experts sound alarm as dementia rates in Australia projected to double in 30 years

Experts sound alarm as dementia rates in Australia projected to double in 30 years

Rates of dementia in Australia are projected to double within the next 30 years without significant intervention, according to the latest figures from Dementia Australia.

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Essential coping strategies for those facing breast cancer later in life

Essential coping strategies for those facing breast cancer later in life

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis, especially for individuals aged 60 and above, can be difficult. However, despite the challenges, there is an abundance of resources and strategies available to navigate this difficult time.

Given these findings, the importance of staying socially engaged cannot be overstated. Source: Getty Images.

Could staying socially engaged in later life help prevent dementia?

Could staying socially engaged in later life help prevent dementia?

Whether it be meeting up for a coffee with friends, attending a class, or joining your local book club staying social may help maintain cognitive health, according to researchers.

The landmark trial found that older adults who used the online program showed significant improvement in their cognitive abilities. Source: Getty Images.

Landmark health trial could be the answer to preventing brain decline and dementia

Landmark health trial could be the answer to preventing brain decline and dementia

An online health program that significantly improved the cognitive abilities of older adults could be used to prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

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Arthritis and joint pain

Experts reveal 6 natural remedies for arthritis

Experts reveal 6 natural remedies for arthritis

These 6 at-home methods can help provide pain relief before breaking the bank on medication or complement your medical approach with lifestyle choices.

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Healthy sleeping

How 2024’s most comfortable mattress in a box could fix your back pain and save your sleep

How 2024’s most comfortable mattress in a box could fix your back pain and save your sleep

With nearly 600 positive reviews and a 4.8-star rating, this undisputed champion of comfort has well and truly earned its title.

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The one thing I wish I’d known at the start of my prostate cancer journey

The one thing I wish I’d known at the start of my prostate cancer journey

"It just got a little bit more serious with every visit."

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Hit the snooze button on snoring: Top tips for handling a snoring partner

Hit the snooze button on snoring: Top tips for handling a snoring partner

To end sleepless nights for you and your partner, Starts at 60 consulted the experts to uncover effective ways to treat and manage snoring—helping you broach the subject and achieve both a peaceful resolution and restful sleep.

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Study shows a good night’s sleep could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s

Study shows a good night’s sleep could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s

Sleep apnoea disrupts more than a restful slumber and could have far-reaching ramifications on other aspects of your health.

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The best sleeping position for maintaining good posture revealed

The best sleeping position for maintaining good posture revealed

Getting a decent night's sleep is crucial for our overall health and well-being, but did you know that the position you sleep in can impact your posture and overall health?

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Heart disease and hypertension

The popular joint pain supplement that could boost heart health

The popular joint pain supplement that could boost heart health

Many people with joint pain and inflammation use glucosamine supplements to ease pain and a new international study shows they may also have positive effects on heart health.

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Living with back pain? This home upgrade could make a world of difference

Living with back pain? This home upgrade could make a world of difference

Whether you’re looking to improve your personal comfort or looking after the needs of a loved one, this could significantly improve health and happiness in the years ahead.

Could your eyes hold the key to early dementia detection? Source: Getty Images.

The eye test that could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms strike

The eye test that could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms strike

The eyes may hold the key to early dementia detection, with UK researchers linking subtle vision changes to signs of the condition years before diagnosis.

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