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News items on 'Healthy Lifestyle'
Baby boomers facing old age health crisis
(The Scotsman 15/11/2009)
THE baby-boomer generation, born shortly after the Second World War, faces an old age blighted by health problems because of poor diet and inactivity, a study has shown.Those now in their sixties are also the first likely to be less healthy than their immediate predecessor, despite being the first generation to have access to free health care, alongside improvements in medical care and standards of living. Researcher Teresa Seeman, said: "The baby boomers... may not enjoy such a rosy old age."
Green spaces 'improve health'
(BBC 15/10/2009)
There is more evidence that living near a 'green space' has health benefits. Research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says the impact is particularly noticeable in reducing rates of mental ill health. The annual rates of 15 out of 24 major physical diseases were also significantly lower among those living closer to green spaces. One environmental expert said the study confirmed that green spaces create 'oases' of improved health around them.
Physical problems 'often mental'
(BBC 14/10/2009)
The true burden of mental ill health is unrecognised since many "physical" problems, like cancer and obesity, are really "mind" problems, say experts. Most lung cancers are caused by addiction to smoking, and some obesity by a brain-driven compulsion to eat, says UK psychiatrist Dr Peter Jones. And to tackle such problems experts need to go back to delving the mind. He and other leading mental health experts are calling for a trebling of funding to £200m a year for research.
Educated women 'aid long life'
(BBC 06/10/2009)
A well-educated woman positively influences both her own and her partner's chances of a long life, Swedish research suggests. A man whose partner had only a school education has a 25% greater risk of dying early than if she had had a university education, it suggests. The authors say educated women may be more likely to understand the various health messages their families needed. The findings are based on a study of 1.5m working Swedes, aged 30 to 59.
Australia second best place to live - UN
(World health - EU Monitor 05/10/2009)
AUSTRALIA is the second best country to live in, according to a measure of global living standards. Norway retained its status as the world's most desirable country, according to the United Nations Development Programme index released today, followed by Australia and then Iceland. Niger, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone scored worst in terms of human development and the poorest performing region was sub-Saharan Africa. The index used 2007 data on GDP per capita, education, and life expectancy.
(The Scotsman 02/10/2009)
MORE than half of babies born in affluent homes can expect to live to 100 if current life expectancy trends continue, experts predicted in The Lancet medical journal today. They pointed out that huge increases in life expectancy had been seen in most developed countries during the course of the 20th century
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Half of babies 'will live to 100'
(BBC 02/10/2009)
More than half of babies now born in the UK and other wealthy nations will live to 100 years, researchers say. The study, published in The Lancet journal, also says the extra years are spent with less serious disability. Data from more than 30 developed countries shows that since 1950 the probability of surviving past 80 years of age has doubled for both sexes. One expert said healthy behaviours for all ages was the key to enjoying living a long life.
Working mums' children 'less fit'
(BBC 29/09/2009)
Children whose mothers work are less likely to lead healthy lives than those with "stay at home" mums, a study says. The Institute of Child Health study of more than 12,500 five-year-olds found those with working mothers less active and more likely to eat unhealthy food. Other experts said more work was needed to see if the results applied to other age groups. The study is in the J. of Epidemiology and Child Health. About 60% of mothers with children aged up to five are estimated to be in work.
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New 'healthy' Scottish Cup (shame about the drinks sponsorship)
(The Scotsman 22/09/2009)
THE REBRANDING of Scottish football's premier cup competition to promote healthy living was last night dismissed as "ridiculous" because major alcohol companies remain prominent sponsors of the game. The Scottish Government believes the Active Nation Scottish Cup will act as the "perfect platform" to promote lifestyle changes. However, doctors and brand experts pointed out that as long as major drinks companies sponsor teams, the messages being sent out by the new deal would appear "ironic."
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