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A ketogenic diet rich in fish, berries and nuts could help improve brain health in people at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. The high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet — also known as a ketogenic diet — showed particular promise for women with the APOE4 gene, the strongest known genetic risk factor for late-onset [...]
Recognising dementia symptoms and receiving an early diagnosis can help people with the condition to "live better for longer", a support charity has said. The Alzheimer’s Society worked with other agencies to reduce stigma and run "myth-busting" events across the Isle of Man for Dementia Awareness Week. Claire Cubberley from the society said while it [...]
Jumping may help protect ageing bones and cut fracture risks, with research showing short daily routines can strengthen bone density in adults. High-impact exercise strengthens bones, which weaken as the body’s rate of bone formation slows with age. Regular jumping can raise bone density – the level of calcium and other minerals that indicates bone [...]
Age Tech World explores the latest developments in the world of ageing and longevity. First AI-Powered personalised mobile app for brain health and longevity Digital health company Tolion Health has announced the beta release of its flagship product, the Tolion Brain Coach mobile application. This beta release offers early access to Tolion AI Engine, designed [...]
Long Covid patients face disability levels comparable to Parkinson’s or stroke survivors, with 86 per cent reporting significant limitations in daily life. The condition brings lasting fatigue, memory and concentration problems known as brain fog, breathlessness and reduced quality of life, often persisting for months or years after infection. Most people recover from Covid-19 after [...]
Older adults often don’t realise how vulnerable they are to extreme heat and most aren’t prepared for long periods of hot weather, according to a review of more than 40 studies. In the review, researchers found that most studies focused on how older adults react when heat waves strike, such as staying hydrated or moving [...]
Personal alarms used by 1.8m older adults and disabled people could stop working as UK networks move from analogue to digital systems, experts have warned. The devices are lifelines for older adults, people with disabilities and those recovering from illness or injury across the UK. Network providers are switching landlines from analogue to digital by [...]
Constant movement of the hands could be a warning sign of advanced dementia, experts have said. Roughly 900,000 people in the UK are affected by dementia, and early signs are often confused with normal ageing. While memory difficulties and confusion are widely recognised, hand behaviours may be missed or misunderstood. The Alzheimer's Society said people [...]
Older adults on warfarin are not at greater risk of brain bleeds after falls, even with high blood-thinning levels, according to new research. The study challenges current emergency protocols that call for repeat scans and close monitoring of patients on warfarin after head injuries. The researchers reviewed each patient’s medical history, physical exam results, blood [...]
Music therapy could offer an alternative to medication for distress in dementia patients, with NHS trials reporting improvements in wellbeing and reduced agitation. The MELODIC music therapy manual was piloted on two NHS dementia wards, where therapists delivered clinical sessions and developed personalised music care plans. Led by Anglia Ruskin University and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough [...]
