New flu jab scientists suggest will offer better protection for over-65s could arrive next year 

New flu jab that scientists suggest will offer better protection for the over-65s could be rolled out next year European health officials have now approved a new flu jab for the over-65s   The stronger, immune-boosting vaccine could be rolled out from next year Flu is dangerous and accounted for more than 17,000 deaths in the … Read more

Regular exercise ‘almost halves’ the risk of premature death in over-65s, study claims

Elderly people are being encouraged to engage in daily exercise, such as a daily walk or bike ride, to reduce the likelihood of premature death.   Scientists found that physical activity levels are directly correlated with lower risk of death from all causes.  Over a ten-year period, thousands of people aged between 65 and 84 were … Read more

Moscow orders all over-65s to stay at home

Moscow orders all over-65s to stay at home… then adds the rules do NOT apply to Vladimir Putin, 67 Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the elderly ‘must comply with an at-home regimen’ The measures would not affect Vladimir Putin because he ‘works where he lives’  Coronavirus has infected 438 people in Russia alone, predominately in Moscow Coronavirus … Read more