Elderly Health
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Healthy diet and sustained exercise protects brain in later life
A healthy diet and moderate exercise seem to protect against mental decline and dementia, a major international conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Coffee clue to Alzheimer’s treatment
Five cups of coffee a day might have dramatic benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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No consensus on aneurysm screening
Two new studies have reached different conclusions on the cost-effectiveness of national aortic screening programmes. Read more
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Urgent action’ needed on older cancer deaths
New figures show that the death toll from cancer among people over 75 is higher in the UK than most Western countries. Read more
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Osteoporosis drug monitoring ‘unnecessary’
Monitoring women on anti-osteoporosis treatment is a waste of resources, experts say today. Read more
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Fast new dementia test for non-specialists
A new rapid cognitive test has been developed to diagnose early dementia. Read more
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Supplements that boost bones – Vienna conference
People who need to protect the health of their bones need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements together, a European conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Heatwave health advice published
The British public should get out its white paint if there are signs of a summer heatwave, according to advice published yesterday. Read more
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Elderly need sunshine
Elderly people should spend time in the sunshine – to cut their risk of heart disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Elderly people need support to reach five-a-day
Most elderly people are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, according to new findings. Read more