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Older people at risk of being excluded from digital world, says charity

Age UK said councils must remember when digitising their services that not everyone is online.

United kingdomCaroline abrahamsJames jamiesonAssociation news olderPa social affairs correspondentGovernment associationPublic service equality dutyPress association newsAine foxAffairs correspondentEquality actPublic service equalityAge united kingdomLocal government associationDigital inclusionCharity director

Older adults who walk more less likely to have a heart attack or stroke

Walking an additional 500 steps per day was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart failure, research suggests.

United statesUnited kingdomNina masseyErin dooleyNilesh samaniBritish heart foundationAssociation news olderAmerican heart association epidemiologyLifestyle cardiometabolic health scientific sessionsPress association newsBirmingham schoolPublic healthAmerican heart associationCardiometabolic health scientific sessionsSir nilesh samaniHeart attack

Older people continually missing out on vital mental health support

Age UK said more than half a million over-65s suffer from anxiety disorder and some 480,000 experience a major depressive disorder.

United kingdomCaroline abrahamsGenevieve holl allenAssociation news olderTelephone friendship serviceWorld health organisationPress association newsAge united kingdomGlobal burdenSilver lineAnxiety disorderAge ukMental healthMajor depressive disorderVital supportTalking therapies

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