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Vitamin D is called the ‘sunshine vitamin’, but it’s really a hormone that plays a powerful role in energy, mood, and immune function. One of its key jobs is regulating calcium and phosphorus, essenti

Want to reach a ripe old age? Being alive and kicking in your 80s and 90s might seem appealing, but how many ‘good years’ you have later in life is dependent on healthy ageing. Older people are often

What works... and what doesn’t

Dementia is a scary thought, but it’s not an inevitable part of ageing. There’s no question that the older you are, the more likely you are to have memory issues. Rates of dementia are going up as we

Dr Gill Jenkins answers some of your medical questions