Health of ageing populations
Populations around the world are ageing due to increased life expectancy and falling fertility. These shifts have been driven by improved healthcare, better infrastructure and medical innovations. But...
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.
Five reasons to drink more water
Water is the second most popular drink in the US ….after fizzy drinks. A shocking statistic when you consider that our love of sugary drinks...
Global health challenges
I feel very strongly that everyone in healthcare should understand the global context in which we all work. The challenges that face us today are...
Helping people with hearing loss appreciate music
Music is all around us – in the wind, in the air, in the rain - and is an important part of our lives. Now,...
Avoid Holiday Heart Syndrome
The holidays are just around the corner and thousands of us will be heading to warmer climes for a relaxing break - but don't become...
The cost of lung disease
Lung disease affects millions of people in the UK every year, but it doesn’t just cost individuals and the families in terms of loss of health...
Emerging technologies in diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes, which is a lifelong autoimmune condition which means that the body is unable to produce insulin, are already benefiting from...
Socialise to ward off dementia
Socialise to ward off dementia, according to latest research. Taking part in activities with like-minded friends can give a great boost to your mental health...
A world-class gathering of diabetes professionals
Today sees the start of the 2017 Diabetes UK Professional Congress held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Over the next three days, we will...
Starvation in hospitals
Nurse Helen Cowan talks about starvation, dehydration and death in hospitals. “Kill by mouth” read a recent headline in the Sun newspaper. Readers were informed that...
