Spotlight on Healthy Ageing
The average life span in Sweden is steadily increasing for both women and men. But what should you do to decrease your risk of becoming old and sick, and instead look forward to being old and healthy? The researchers know.
Healthy to the end
Healthy to the end
Ageing does not start at 65 or 75 years of age. You age day by day, starting in your twenties. The challenge to stay healthy at old age begins sooner than you think.
Birgitta Elwing, 80:
Birgitta Elwing, 80:
“There is also a great joy in ageing”
Barbro Westerholm, 81:
Barbro Westerholm, 81:
“For me, it is important to have a purpose”
Fredrik Blomqvist, 100:
Fredrik Blomqvist, 100:
“I still feel young”
Never too late to start exercising
Never too late to start exercising
As we get older, the function of our muscle cells deteriorates in several ways. But there is hope. With exercise, you can also get old and tired muscle cells to shape up and perform better.
Three questions about food and vitamins
Three questions about food and vitamins
Preventing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through diet and vitamins.
The ageing society is a challenge
The ageing society is a challenge
Johan Fritzell, professor of social gerontology, is conducting research into how socio-economic factors, such as economy and education, affect how healthy we are and how long we live.
How can we stay sharp in our old age?
How can we stay sharp in our old age?
A brain that is kept properly active runs less risk of dementia. But why? This is what Martin Lövdén is studying.
Facts about healthy ageing
Facts about healthy ageing
Stop smoking, drink less alcohol and be physically active in your daily life. It is possible to turn your ageing in a more healthy direction.