Elderly People's Health
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23/12/2016 - Cold may not cause Christmas deaths
The winter cold is not the only reason why death rates increase over the Christmas holiday period, according to a study from New Zealand. More
08/12/2016 - Over 50s reluctant to get cancer symptoms checked - study
Thousands of people should be seeking investigation for possible symptoms of cancer, campaigners say. More
05/12/2016 - Concern at care of women with dementia
Women with dementia receive inferior health care to men, researchers say today. More
25/11/2016 - How blood ages
Infusing "old" blood into a young animal can have negative effects, according to researchers investigating the ageing process in blood. More
08/11/2016 - Target heart screening - new study
Heart screening programmes could be effective by targeting just 12% of the population, researchers have claimed. More
19/10/2016 - Check-list to cut hospital falls
Physicians have launched a drive to reduce the rate of falls in hospitals through advice to patients and families. More
13/10/2016 - Orthostatic hypotension link to dementia
Dutch researchers have linked episodes of low blood pressure to dementia risk. More
10/10/2016 - Protein may be key to ageing
British researchers say they have found an "ageing" protein within mitochondrial cells. More
08/09/2016 - Hip fracture rehab still a problem - analysis
Care of hip fracture patients is being undermined by a lack of rehabilitation and planned care after hospital, according to a report published today. More
06/07/2016 - Assisted dying uptake explored
Doctors have reported the first systematic survey of the impact of the legalisation of assisted dying in a growing number of countries and states. More
06/07/2016 - Blood pressure drugs overused in elderly?
Many older people may be taking antihypertensives unnecessarily, researchers have claimed. More
16/06/2016 - Exercise backed for elderly
Pensioners should set a target of achieving at least 15 minutes a day of exercise, a conference has heard. More
06/06/2016 - Less dopamine leads to fewer gambling risks
Declining levels of dopamine mean older people are less likely to choose risky gambles than younger people because they are no longer attracted by potential rewards, according to a new study. More
15/04/2016 - Greek dancing improves strength in elderly heart patients
Elderly people with heart failure could embrace their inner Zorba the Greek and get dancing after a study found that Greek dancing improves their strength and ability to jump. More
31/03/2016 - Cut treatment burden of multiple conditions - NICE
Doctors should take steps to reduce the "burden" of multiple medicines faced by patients with multimorbidity, according to draft guidance published today in England. More
29/03/2016 - Exercise keeps older people’s brains sharper
Older people who take part in vigorous exercise help to keep their minds sharp, a new US study has revealed. More
18/03/2016 - Test to identify Alzheimer's early unveiled
A simple test has been developed that could detect Alzheimer’s disease 15 years before it takes hold of the body – and potentially help with prevention, researchers say. More
18/03/2016 - Paracetamol 'ineffective' for treating osteoarthritis
Paracetamol does not alleviate osteoarthritis pain, according to a major analysis published today. More
16/03/2016 - Gene tests do not change lifestyle
Gene screening tests do not lead to individuals changing their lifestyle, researchers warn today. More
03/03/2016 - Increased health burden for older people
Elderly people are developing more chronic conditions than ever before, according to a new UK analysis. More
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