Neuropad® a 10-minute pain-free screening test for the early detection of diabetic foot syndrome, a condition which can lead to serious complications such as foot ulceration, and amputation is raising awareness about this condition. Foot complications are the most feared of all the complications of diabetes, however, alarmingly, 30% of people with diabetes are unaware […]
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The MISFIT project – Maximising Inclusiveness in Sports through Female-centric Innovation and Technology will see the development of wearable technology to support women to remain active as they age. New wearable technology will be developed as part of a project to help older women stay active and keep playing sport. The University of Exeter and […]
Retirement is a big part of life for us all and it should offer the opportunity to enjoy your golden years to the fullest. More retirees are relocating in their later years – with a surge of demand for retirement homes across the UK over the last 12 months. New research from Lottie has analysed […]
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial College London. The research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brain, including in regions not previously associated with Alzheimer’s. The advantage of the technique is its simplicity and the fact […]
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Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements: More than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a younger age, especially among women. A study by The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School (UQRCS) compared data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) 2017-18 […]
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Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Nearly 30% of the 250 older care clients studied reported poor appetite, 20% had problems with chewing, 14% had problems with swallowing, and nearly 20% reported eating problems related to teeth or dentures. The study constitutes […]
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The lucrative business of Skin microbiome research: University of Bradford scientists are helping open new areas of research into the skin microbiome – a commercial marketplace which could be worth as much as $1.85bn in the coming decade. Much like the better-known gut microbiome, which is a collection of friendly bacteria, the skin has its own […]
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Trapped Caring for An Elderly Parent: New Research Finds Rise in Mental Health Crisis for Carers: An ageing population means more people are living longer, and many people across the UK are finding themselves caring for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives. New research from Seniorcare by Lottie has found a surge in online searches […]
How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia: Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK). A new study published today highlights the neuroprotective potential of cranberries. The research team studied the benefits of consuming […]
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From the mouth of the experts: An implant dentist answers the most Googled questions on dental implants: With the return of events and social occasions that we missed during the pandemic; a healthy smile has never been more sought after. As the nation starts to navigate the ‘new normal,’ Brits seemingly want to look their […]
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