Archives - Nov. 7, 2008

Central Health reports more clients booking physiotherapy and mental health treatments due to stress at work (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)

Central Health reports more clients booking physiotherapy and mental health treatments due to stress at work (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)

Beta-alanine (BA), a dietary supplement widely used by athletes and body builders, has been proven to increase the fitness levels of a group of elderly men and women. The research, published in BioMed Central's open access Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, suggests that BA supplementation improves muscle endurance in the elderly. The research was carried out by Jeffrey Stout, PhD from the University of Oklahoma, USA, and a team of colleagues.

Raking leaves is a great workout, unless you end up with aches and pains. Many of us who are eager to rake our leaves may overdo it and end up with a backache or a repetitive-strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis. And, wet leaves can put people at risk for falls, so it's a good idea to remove them. Before tackling your autumn leaves, there are some basic precautions to follow to help prevent injuries.

Good mental health plays an essential role in keeping elderly people on their feet and preventing major injury through falls, according to research from The Australian National University. The study of 787 adults with an average age of 78 was led by Associate Professor Kaarin Anstey of the ANU Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR).