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Education 'does not protect' against cognitive decline in later life
24 Feb 2017
A new study has found that whilst older people with a higher level of education have better memory function, it does not protect them from cognitive decline as they age. Research published in the journal.....
Heading footballs could 'cause brain damage and trigger dementia'
15 Feb 2017
Researchers have found what could be a causal link between heading a football and dementia, fuelling concerns, which have been brewing for some time, as an increasing number of high-profile retired footballers are diagnosed with dementia. Notably,.....
Women in their 80s have better sex lives than women in their 50s
14 Feb 2017
Women in their 80s are having better sex lives than those aged between 50-79, according to a think tank which has called for more to be done to improve the sexual healthcare of older people. A new report.....
'Victory' for disabled people as taxi drivers face heavy fines for discriminating against wheelchair users
07 Feb 2017
A new change in the law means that from 6 April 2017, it will be illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against disabled taxi users, the Department for Transport has announced. Under the new legislation,.....