A new, large-scale study has found older people can train to prevent the decline of their brain’s executive function, which
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Older people with alcohol dependence problems desperately need better support
Tom held a responsible position at a charity. Friends described him as a kind and caring man. But following the
Continue reading »Gut virus ‘older than humanity’ could be useful for medicine
Scientists discover gut virus ‘older than humanity’ found in faeces samples from SEWERS could be used to treat Crohn’s and
Continue reading »Fall in GP antibiotic prescribing has been slowest for older patients and those with an unclear diagnosis
GP in England are prescribing fewer antibiotics and when they prescribe them they are increasingly choosing drugs that target a
Continue reading »Does hypertension pose a health risk to older adults who wish to donate a kidney?
In an analysis of clinical information on older living kidney donors, hypertension was linked with a higher risk of developing
Continue reading »High postural sway doubles older women’s fracture risk
Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the
Continue reading »Low vitamin K levels linked to mobility limitation and disability in older adults
Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, identifying
Continue reading »Older adults expect to lose brainpower, but most don’t ask doctors how to prevent dementia
Many Americans in their 50s and early 60s are worried about declining brain health, especially if they have loved ones
Continue reading »Morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults
A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the
Continue reading »Safe drug therapy for the elderly
With increasing age the number of medications is increasing frequently, the frailty of the patients but also. Both Older together
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