Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People |
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... liver function . Alcohol is a toxic and addictive drug , which acts on the nervous system and brain , initially as a ... liver and , in the process , liver cells are destroyed . During heavy drinking , this enzyme cannot cope 48 AN ...
... liver function . Alcohol is a toxic and addictive drug , which acts on the nervous system and brain , initially as a ... liver and , in the process , liver cells are destroyed . During heavy drinking , this enzyme cannot cope 48 AN ...
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... liver , yeast , milk , eggs , green vegetables and fruit . Vitamin B3 ( niacin ) This is required for digestion , hormone pro- duction , regulating blood pressure and cholesterol levels , and its absence is associated with nervous and ...
... liver , yeast , milk , eggs , green vegetables and fruit . Vitamin B3 ( niacin ) This is required for digestion , hormone pro- duction , regulating blood pressure and cholesterol levels , and its absence is associated with nervous and ...
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... liver oil . Vitamin E ( tocopherol ) This functions to promote normal blood clotting , detoxifies pollutants within the body , helps to regenerate the skin , controls cholesterol levels , protects against the decalcifi- cation of bones ...
... liver oil . Vitamin E ( tocopherol ) This functions to promote normal blood clotting , detoxifies pollutants within the body , helps to regenerate the skin , controls cholesterol levels , protects against the decalcifi- cation of bones ...
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reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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