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Omega-3 fish oil supplements do not slow cognitive decline in older people
26 Aug 2015
Many older people take omega-3 fish oil supplements in the belief it boosts their brain power. However a large clinical trial has now found they are wasting their money as it found no evidence that omega-3 supplements slow cognitive.....
One in five over-65s who drink is consuming an 'unsafe' level of alcohol
24 Aug 2015
Around 20 per cent of older people who drink alcohol are consuming it at unsafe levels – that is, over 21 units of alcohol for men and 14 units for women each week – according to a study by King’s College London. The.....
Extra care housing reduces loneliness and social isolation in older people
18 Aug 2015
A new report from the International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK), has found that residential housing with flexible care provision (extra care) could have a major impact on a resident’s quality of life and reduce feelings of loneliness.....
GPs advised against antibiotic overuse
18 Aug 2015
Patients should be prescribed the correct dose at the right time to reduce and avoid antibiotic-resistant infections, according to new guidelines issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Overusing.....
Rise in number of people taking part in dementia research
14 Aug 2015
The chance of finding a cure for dementia by 2025 could be increased due to a dramatic rise in the number of people participating in ground-breaking research studies. Nearly 22,000 people have taken part in dementia research in.....
Many hospitals do not have clear signage and handrails for people with dementia
11 Aug 2015
Many hospitals are failing to provide dementia-friendly facilities such as signage and decor, according to the Health and Social Care Information Centre. In what is the first report into how dementia-friendly hospitals are, the.....