Elderly People's Health
07/06/2013 - Knee ops vary among neighbours
Rates of knee operation vary massively in the world's wealthiest countries, a conference heard yesterday. More
21/05/2013 - Mediterranean diet ‘boosts ageing brain’
Elderly people can boost their brain power by following a Mediterranean diet with either added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts - rather than a low-fat diet, researchers say today. More
01/05/2013 - Vaccines programme extended
A major new programme of vaccinations is to be established in England, it was announced yesterday. More
25/03/2013 - Indecisive elderly may need L-dopa
Dopamine drugs for Parkinson's disease can also help elderly people who are unable to make decisions, British researchers have reported. More
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
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