Longer reproductive lifespan linked to better brain health
A new study published in Neurology, involving 352 women, found that a longer reproductive lifespan was associated with fewer signs of damage to the brain's...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
Dual drug therapy for Parkinson’s
A collaborative initiative from Cure Parkinson's sets out practical steps to encourage a combination therapy approach. Medical research charity Cure Parkinson's is calling for a...
Exercise in leisure time best to ward off Alzheimer’s
A new systematic review, published in The Lancet Public Health, has examined how different types of physical activity are associated with the risk of all-cause...
Oestrogen therapy can reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Research show that Oestrogen therapy may ward off Alzheimer's and dementia in elderly women. This observational study does not show that hormone therapy prevents dementia,...
Atypical Alzheimer’s patients deserve more focus
Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia, can cause a variety of early symptoms which may not include typical memory loss. As...
Positive response to PM Andy Burnham’s pledges on social care
Positive response from CEOs of dementia charities following PM's pledges on social care reforms. Hilary Evans-Newton CBE, Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "It's...
Digital therapy platform helping dementia carers
A University of East Anglia project to help carers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Researchers created a digital therapy platform,...
AI could transform early detection of Parkinson’s
AI-driven movement analysis could transform early detection of Parkinson's. An artificial intelligence (AI) system which could accelerate the early detection and monitoring of Parkinson's, using...
Potential therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found evidence that a therapeutic strategy which makes the brain work more efficiently to learn and recall memories may in fact help to...
Higher vitamin D may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
A new international study suggests that having higher levels of vitamin D in middle age is associated with lower levels of tau protein in the...
