Study examines lockdown impact on older people
The impact of lockdown on older people is under scrutiny by researchers at the University of Aberdeen who are seeking…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Alternative care plans for vulnerable patients
Alternative care plans explored for vulnerable patients amid pandemic. Substitute care plans for vulnerable patients whose regular hospital and GP…
Walk or cycle to work to reduce early death
People who walk, cycle and travel by train to work are at reduced risk of early death or illness compared…
Covid-19: deaths from cancer could rise by at least 20%
Bowel Cancer UK have commented that Deaths in people with cancer could rise by at least 20%. The COVID-19 emergency…
How lockdown impacts those with bone, joint and muscle pain
How does lockdown impact those people with bone, joint and muscle pain? University of East Anglia researchers are launching a…
Covid-19: People aged 60-69 at increased risk
The 7.3 million people in the UK aged between 60 and 69 are at increased risk of severe illness and…
Sleep apnoea and daytime alertness
Novel computational methods provide new insight into daytime alertness in people with sleep apnoea. New polysomnography parameters are better than…
Treatment Of Pain Is A Challenge In Alzheimer’s Disease
The treatment and management of pain in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be a challenge due to problems in…
Healthy Ageing Psychology Research
Researchers from Northumbria University are asking adults aged 65 or over to spare some time to help with their latest…
Healthier for Longer
'BGS Healthier for Longer’, a new report published by the British Geriatrics Society, examines how messages of prevention and healthy…