No aluminium, no Alzheimer’s disease
The Emperor is Naked: No aluminium, no Alzheimer’s disease. This is the, perhaps unexpected, conclusion of a new open access paper published in Journal of Alzheimer’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.
Young onset dementia at the Alzheimer’s Show
According to Alzheimer’s Society, there are approximately 42,000 people in the UK with a form of young onset dementia, where ‘young’ means between the ages...
The trouble with men
The trouble with men is that many don’t look after themselves when it comes to their health. Yes, they’ll take their car to the garage...
Say goodbye to injections for Wet AMD
As someone who has carried out injections into the eyeball of patients with Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), I was excited and pleased to learn...
Face yoga to help smooth lines
Danielle Collins has developed a range of Face Yoga techniques to help smooth wrinkles and lines. To help smile creases around the eyes: Circle the...
Pills to pop before breakfast
Proton pump inhibitors, which suppress acid production in the stomach, are widely prescribed for heartburn. The usual advice is to take them 30 minutes before...
Planning end of life care
There is little doubt that end of life care is important to everyone. People generally recognise that both they themselves, and those around them, may...
Keeping young
My first trusteeship was back in 1987 for what is now Age UK. The charity now includes more than 150 local Age UKs throughout England...
Should you take blood pressure pills in the morning?
Should you take blood pressure pills first thing? When it comes to taking certain medications for cardiovascular health, there is an optimum ‘time slot’ in...
Guide to ear plugs
There are hundreds of different ear plugs available on the market, from simple foam versions that cost a few pennies and muffle all sounds in...
