Elderly Health
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Arts and crafts help prevent memory problems
People who participate in arts and crafts and who socialise in middle and old age are helping their brains to slow down memory problems that often lead to dementia. Read more
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Elderly face growing melanoma risk
Cases of melanoma among the elderly have increased nearly ten-fold in 40 years as the impact of Mediterranean package holidays is felt, it has been revealed. Read more
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Elderly suffer from late cancer diagnosis
The over-60s are most likely to have cancer diagnosed through an emergency admission to hospital, according to figures published today. Read more
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Cleaning and cooling harms care home resident lungs
Residents of nursing homes may be suffering lung damage from poor air quality linked to factors such as cleaning products and cooling systems, according to a major European study today. Read more
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Happiness link to female bone health
Happy women have stronger bones than others when they reach old age, according to Finnish researchers. Read more
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Ageing gene study for Roslin
Scottish researchers have announced plans to track down the genetic contribution to "successful" ageing. Read more
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‘Age optimally’ by exercising
Staying active enables people to age optimally and “buy extra years of function”, a study published today shows. Read more
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Psychiatric drugs over-used?
Powerful psychiatric drugs are mainly being used for common mental illnesses – often for elderly patients, researchers say today. Read more
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Discovery may aid battle against age effects
British researchers say they have made a key step in the battle against the ageing of the human body. Read more
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Socialising boosts health ‘literacy’
Older adults can maintain a good understanding of health if they regularly use the internet and take part in social events, researchers say today. Read more