Six participants aged 52 to 88 fronted the media in October 2012 to explain their participation in the 45 and Up Study as it hit its first major milestone – the follow-up of the 250,000 people taking part to see how their health is changing over time. Saul Moss, Gillian Hutchinson, Gaetano diBenedetto, Jan King and Merryl Humphreys discussed their approach to ageing and shared tips for a healthy lifestyle and a few longevity secrets.
NSW Minister for Health Jillian Skinner was also present to explain the importance of the Study to the state and our Scientific Director Professor Emily Banks outlined some key findings to date.
A selection of media reports:
SBS World News
Body mass index and the risk of hospitalisation
The Health Report, ABC Radio National
How to live a longer life
Seven News
Art of Ageing Healthily
The Newcastle Herald
Health study to benefit nation
Central Western Daily
The determinants of ageing well
Australian Ageing Agenda
Breastfeeding can stave off diabetes
Herald Sun
Find out more
- Download Sax Institute media release (PDF 78.35KB)
- Download media release from NSW Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Jillian Skinner (PDF 86.7KB)
- Learn more about the 45 and Up Study
PUBLICATION DATE
20 November 2012
