Elderly Health
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Dementia problem is beyond age – Professor
The spread of dementia in the western world may not just be the result of populations ageing, according to a new study. Read more
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Religion key to elderly mental health
Churches are one of the greatest sources of mental well-being for elderly Europeans, researchers have reported. Read more
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A little activity keeps pensioners going
Pensioners continue to benefit from keeping a little bit active – even if they struggle to meet targets for physical fitness, researchers say today. Read more
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How drugs are beating breast cancer
Aromatase inhibitors save significantly more post-menopausal women from breast cancer than tamoxifen, according to the findings of a major analysis published today. Read more
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Ubble trouble for some from death forecast
A new risk of death prediction system for middle-aged people has 80% accuracy, researchers reported today. Read more
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Keeping active key to elderly health?
Elderly men benefit massively from taking half an hour’s exercise a day, researchers report today. Read more
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What can prevent muscle wastage?
The evidence on the effects of diet and exercise on ageing is unclear and inconsistent, researchers say today. Read more
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Centenarians do not smoke
A classic joke refers to a smoking and drinking centenarian – but a new study in Sweden has found that most long-living people do not use tobacco. Read more
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People will live longer than official predictions
People will live longer than the current official estimates predict and regional inequalities will continue to rise steadily, researchers claim today. Read more
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Challenging work can prevent brain ageing
The type of work you do in your career may have a greater impact on your brain health in old age than your level of education, a new study reveals. Read more