Elderly People's Health
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11/03/2013 - Red wine drugs could stem ageing
Drugs based on a red wine chemical are set to provide radical new anti-ageing treatments, helping to prevent diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease, researchers have revealed. More
08/03/2013 - Women’s health key to international day
It may be International Women’s Day today (8 March) – celebrating the achievements of women worldwide – but two studies have found they are more prone to heart disease and are not happier, despite living longer. More
15/02/2013 - Depression hampers shingles vaccine
The shingles vaccine may not work properly for people with untreated depression, researchers have warned. More
21/12/2012 - Elderly may flag up family cancer warning
Most cancer runs in families - even when it takes a lifetime to emerge, according to a major European study published today. More
06/12/2012 - Sleeping pill link to disease
Common sleeping pills may be responsible for a massively increased risk from pneumonia, researchers warned today. More
27/11/2012 - Alzheimer's drug hope
Researchers say they are ready to move to clinical studies for a proposed new treatment for Alzheimer's disease - as the drugs may already exist. More
21/11/2012 - Alzheimer's breakthrough offers treatment hope
British scientists say they have made a major discovery about the biology of Alzheimer's disease - opening up hope of new treatments. More
02/11/2012 - How activity protects elderly brains
New evidence of how physical activity helps protect the elderly from dementia is reported today. More
23/10/2012 - Healthy body keeps brain healthy in old age
Keeping physically fit in old age may be the best way to keep the brain healthy, researchers say today. More
15/10/2012 - Britain seeks dementia lead
Britain is seeking to take the lead in promoting global research into dementia amid claims of a lack of investment in tackling the problem, it has been announced. More
10/10/2012 - Did HRT cut heart disease?
Women who took hormone replacement therapy over a period of years enjoyed major benefits to their heart health, according to the findings of a new study published today. More
26/09/2012 - No need to screen older drivers, says expert
An expert in geriatric medicine is arguing against the mass screening of older drivers. More
06/09/2012 - Plant fails to delay Alzheimer's
A popular plant extract thought to boost the mind seems to have no impact in delaying Alzheimer's disease, researcher said today. More
31/08/2012 - Health and happiness add years fast
People who adopt healthy lifestyles in old age can add years to their lives, researchers said today. More
19/07/2012 - Drink threat to elderly brain health
Elderly people who indulge in heavy drinking may be damaging their brains, researchers warned yesterday. More
13/07/2012 - Over 75s ‘should have drugs to reduce heart disease risk’
People over the age of 75 should be prescribed drugs to help lower their risk of heart disease and prolong healthy life expectancy. More
12/07/2012 - Sunny spirit that aids ageing
A sunny and optimistic attitude is the best way to age successfully, a psychiatry conference was told yesterday. More
15/06/2012 - Changes in walking speed could signal dementia
Subtle changes in walking speed among older people could signal early stages of dementia, new research has claimed. More
05/04/2012 - Baby boomers pose cannabis problem
Britain is facing a generation of elderly people who have been taking illicit drugs for much of their lives, according to research published today. More
04/04/2012 - Over 60s world health issue
The health of people over the age of 60 is set to come under the spotlight this week. More
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