Elderly Health
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No need to screen older drivers, says expert
An expert in geriatric medicine is arguing against the mass screening of older drivers. Read more
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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. Read more
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Health and happiness add years fast
People who adopt healthy lifestyles in old age can add years to their lives, researchers said today. Read more
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Drink threat to elderly brain health
Elderly people who indulge in heavy drinking may be damaging their brains, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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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. Read more
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Sunny spirit that aids ageing
A sunny and optimistic attitude is the best way to age successfully, a psychiatry conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Changes in walking speed could signal dementia
Subtle changes in walking speed among older people could signal early stages of dementia, new research has claimed. Read more
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Baby boomers pose cannabis problem
Britain is facing a generation of elderly people who have been taking illicit drugs for much of their lives, according to research published today. Read more
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Malaria death risk for elderly
Older people are at an increased risk of death from malaria, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Elderly exercise programmes ‘inadequate’
Elderly people enjoy taking part in exercise programmes – but often they are not getting the right kind of exercise, according to an analysis published today. Read more