Elderly Health
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Possible blood marker of early Alzheimer’s disease
A newly discovered biomarker in the blood could help detect Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage. Read more
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Risks of pulmonary oedema among open-water swimmers
Older women who take part in open-water swimming may have an increased risk of developing pulmonary oedema, according to a newly reported case study. Read more
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Dementia signs identified up to nine years before diagnosis
Signs of brain impairment can be identified up to nine years before dementia-related diseases are diagnosed, researchers report today. Read more
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Mediterranean diet ‘does not decrease dementia risk’
The so-called Mediterranean diet does not decrease the risk of developing dementia, a new Swedish study claims. Read more
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Chickenpox virus has role in Alzheimer’s Disease
The varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox and shingles, may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), British researchers report today. Read more
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More must be done to support women with menopause symptoms, MPs say
Lack of employer support for women with menopausal symptoms is pushing them out of the workplace, causing the UK economy to “haemorrhage talent”, MPs say today. Read more
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Alcohol accelerates biological ageing’ – study
Consuming alcohol directly accelerates ageing by damaging DNA in telomeres, a new study shows today. Read more
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Increased neurodegenerative disorder risk after COVID-19
People who contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared to individuals who have not had the virus, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Cancer technique might diagnose early Alzheimer’s disease
Adapting an algorithm used to classify cancer tumours can help to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage, according to a new study. Read more
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Anti-ageing drugs prevent radiotherapy impact
The long-term impact of radiation therapy for cancer could be limited with a class of drugs called senolytics, researchers say. Read more