Elderly People's Health

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24/01/2023 - Frailty in old age risk linked to midlife obesity
Mid-life obesity is linked to an increased risk of physical frailty in older age, according to Norwegian research published today. More

11/01/2023 - Possible blood marker of early Alzheimer's disease
A newly discovered biomarker in the blood could help detect Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage. More

10/01/2023 - Risks of pulmonary oedema among open-water swimmers
Older women who take part in open-water swimming may have an increased risk of developing pulmonary oedema, according to a newly reported case study. More

13/10/2022 - Dementia signs identified up to nine years before diagnosis
Signs of brain impairment can be identified up to nine years before dementia-related diseases are diagnosed, researchers report today. More

13/10/2022 - Mediterranean diet 'does not decrease dementia risk'
The so-called Mediterranean diet does not decrease the risk of developing dementia, a new Swedish study claims. More

02/08/2022 - Chickenpox virus has role in Alzheimer's Disease
The varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox and shingles, may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), British researchers report today. More

28/07/2022 - More must be done to support women with menopause symptoms, MPs say
Lack of employer support for women with menopausal symptoms is pushing them out of the workplace, causing the UK economy to “haemorrhage talent”, MPs say today. More

26/07/2022 - 'Alcohol accelerates biological ageing' - study
Consuming alcohol directly accelerates ageing by damaging DNA in telomeres, a new study shows today. More

27/06/2022 - Increased neurodegenerative disorder risk after COVID-19
People who contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared to individuals who have not had the virus, a European conference has heard. More

21/06/2022 - Cancer technique might diagnose early Alzheimer's disease
Adapting an algorithm used to classify cancer tumours can help to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage, according to a new study. More

25/05/2022 - Anti-ageing drugs prevent radiotherapy impact
The long-term impact of radiation therapy for cancer could be limited with a class of drugs called senolytics, researchers say. More

12/05/2022 - Exercise with dietary advice linked to mobility in frail older people
Mobility problems in frail, elderly people can be reduced through regular exercise and expert dietary advice, a European study reports today. More

10/05/2022 - Heat shock clue to preventing dementia
Heat shock proteins may play a key role in preventing dementia, helping to explain reports that sauna use reduces risk, according to British scientists. More

26/04/2022 - Calcium supplements linked to worsening heart valve disease
Calcium supplements are linked to worsening aortic valve stenosis among older people – and an increased risk of earlier death, new US research published today has found. More

14/04/2022 - How healthy lifestyle 'delays Alzheimer's'
A healthy lifestyle, combining physical and cognitive exercise with a good diet, can help reduce the risk of dementia, according to joint research by teams from Switzerland and the USA. More

13/04/2022 - Hormone infusion may aid osteoporosis
A hormone treatment may stimulate bone-forming cells, bringing hope for improved osteoporosis treatments, according to a new study. More

29/03/2022 - Hotter nights increase cardiovascular death risks for men
Hot summer nights could lead to more cardiovascular deaths in some older men, according to new Canadian research. More

09/03/2022 - Extended group of early Parkinson's signs discovered
People present a broad range of symptoms up to a decade before Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed, with tremor and memory symptoms being the most prominent, according to a new analysis. More

15/02/2022 - Oestrogen levels could protect older women from severe COVID-19
High levels of oestrogen could help to protect older women from severe COVID-19 and death, suggests a Swedish study published today. More

11/02/2022 - Dementia risk heightened among ethnic minorities and deprived
People from ethnic minority groups and socioeconomically deprived areas face a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, according to the first study to focus on a diverse population. More

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