Elderly Health
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Illness risk for bereaved
People who have lost a partner may face a doubled risk of suffering heart attack or stroke in the next few weeks, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Age no bar to cancer treatment success
Tens of thousands of elderly people are successfully treated for cancer, campaigners say today. Read more
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Fish oil boost for elderly brains
The link between consuming fish and brain power is controversial – but a new study claims a link with brain health in old age. Read more
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HRT may boost hip ops
Hormone replacement therapy could be used as a treatment to improve the success of hip and knee operations for women, researchers say today. Read more
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Gout rates soar
Rates of gout, a disease traditionally linked to alcohol, have ‘soared’ in the UK in the last two decades, experts warn today. Read more
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Dementia aided by exercise
Elderly people with dementia benefit from exercise in a range of ways, researchers say today. Read more
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Fitness key to healthy ageing – study
People who are getting older can gain massive benefits from taking up regular physical activity, according to a new study. Read more
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Extend vaccination for elderly – report
Middle-aged and elderly people should be encouraged to undergo vaccination against a range of diseases, according to a report published today. Read more
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Older population, ‘no problem’
The effects of they "ageing population" are unlikely to be as challenging as previously thought, experts claimed today. Read more
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Exercise prevents fall injuries
Exercise programmes can prevent falls among older people, according to a French study published today. Read more