I was shocked to find that my wife and I have been subjected to ‘frailty indexing’ by our GP. Before this system was introduced, older adults regularly saw health visitors who could make judgments on their state of health. But there’s often ongoing inflammation, which means the molecules that help you smell and taste still cannot reach the necessary receptors. Write to Dr ScurrWrite to Dr Scurr at Good Health, Daily Mail, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5TT or email drmartin@dailymail.co.uk — include your contact details. Replies should be taken in a general context and always consult your own GP with any health worries.

Source: Daily Mail July 13, 2021 00:56 UTC