Links between diabetes blood markers and Alzheimer’s
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease provides insight into the association of blood markers of diabetes…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Webinar: air pollution and skin
RSM live webinar: Gerald Levene Oration: Air pollution and skin health sponsored by Eucerin and La Roche-Posay & CeraVe Thursday 20th August…
Nitrate supplementation could help breathing and lung clearance in the elderly
New research published today in The Journal of Physiology shows that nitrate improves function in the diaphragm, the muscle involved…
Yoga for Osteoporosis
The benefits of a yoga practice and Osteoporosis for an ageing population by Leah Nylander of West Coast Yoga, Australia.…
BGS responds to reports of a withdrawal of funding for COVID-19 rehabilitation
The British Geriatrics Society was alarmed to learn that there has been a U turn in Government policy regarding the…
Help elderly people manage multiple medicines safely
Helping frail elderly people manage multiple medicines safely is the focus of a new research project led by Dr Beth…
World-renowned DNA expert appointment
World-renowned DNA expert heads University of Bradford cancer research institute - Institute develops medicines 'from concept to clinic' to tackle…
The spots you miss with sunscreen
With summer in full swing, many of us will slap on some sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful UV…
Flu vaccine uptake among care home staff
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are investigating uptake of the flu vaccine among care home staff in…
Optimists sleep better
Optimists live longer than pessimists and have a lower risk of chronic disease – this has been scientifically validated on…