Elderly Health
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Thyroid drug link to elderly fractures
Elderly people who take drugs to control thyroid problems should have their doses modified to minimise the risk of fractures, it has been claimed. Read more
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Measures that may prevent Alzheimer’s
People at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from aggressive treatment of diseases of the circulation, researchers said last night. Read more
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How apple a day boosts women
Apples are a natural alternative to drugs for women who want to keep their heart and circulation healthy in later life, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more
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Shopping’s health benefits?
Regular shoppers may enjoy the benefit of prolonging their lives, researchers suggested today. Read more
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Hormone therapy risks may fade over long-term
Stroke risk from oestrogen therapy seems to disappear over the long-term, researchers said last night. Read more
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Alzheimer’s "jigsaw" uncovered
British scientists have uncovered five new genes for Alzheimer’s disease – providing vital clues about the development of the illness, it was announced last night. Read more
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Alzheimer’s female descent clue
People who inherit Alzheimer’s disease may be more likely to get it from their mothers than their fathers, researchers say today. Read more
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New search for choc benefits
Regular doses of cocoa and vitamin C may help elderly people maintain their strength, researchers are hoping. Read more
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Stroke risk from traffic noise
Elderly people who live near noisy roads may face an increased risk of stroke, researchers warn today. Read more
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Men who benefit from vitamin
Vitamin E has been largely discredited as a "miracle" vitamin – but a major new study suggests some groups of men may benefit from taking it. Read more