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Your Later Life
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Growing old is inevitable, growing strong is a choice
Ageing well is like a pension plan. It will match your investment. Pension plans save small amounts over long periods to futureproof your financial self Society considers pensions so important that many sectors operate a mandatory pension contribution scheme. Yet, as much as we prepare for future loss of income, we rarely consider a loss...
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How to reduce my risk of heart attack?
When you picture a heart attack you may think of someone clutching their chest, but in reality, this may not always be the case. Knowing the signs of a heart attack, in both women and men, may save a life. What is a heart attack? The coronary arteries supply your heart muscles with oxygen containing...
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What are the best ways to manage and treat osteoporosis?
With €206,305,000 spent treating 3,751 hip fractures in 2018, broken bones should be taken more seriously. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects bone density (quality and strength), resulting in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture (broken bones), particularly of the hip, spine and wrist. It is one of the most underdiagnosed diseases worldwide, and...
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Irish Osteoporosis Society The Irish Osteoporosis Society are the National Experts regarding Bone health. They are a patient support organisation for those suffering with Osteoporosis and their families. Irish Gerontological Society The Irish Gerontological Society (IGS) is an all-Ireland interdisciplinary professional organisation which enables research and education on ageing that translate into improved and age-attuned practices and...