Physical activity as important as medication for keeping older people healthy and happy, MPs say
Exercise should be central to NHS support for older people [...]
Calcium and vitamin D supplements do not prevent fractures or falls, study finds
Calcium and vitamin D supplements may do little to prevent [...]
Individuals bear 80% of blame for their poor health in old age, report says
People bear at least 80 per cent of the responsibility [...]
Less fit people need more exercise for same heart health gains, study finds
Less fit people may need 30 to 50 minutes more [...]
Smart wearable may detect cardiac arrest
A smart wearable may detect cardiac arrest automatically, which could [...]
NHS artificial pancreas rollout narrows diabetes inequalities, figures show
The NHS artificial pancreas rollout has narrowed inequalities in access [...]
Long hours of caring linked to cognitive decline in older people
Long hours spent caring may speed cognitive decline in middle-aged [...]
Daily fruit and coffee may halve risk of unhealthy cell ageing – study
Fruit and a daily coffee may halve the risk of [...]
Engaging with arts and culture may slow biological ageing, study suggests
Singing, painting and gallery or museum visits may help slow [...]
Ultra-sensive test could improve dementia diagnosis
An ultra-sensitive test could improve dementia diagnosis by detecting protein [...]
