Reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis research from the Bionics Institute in Melbourne, Australia: Our researchers are developing a drug-free treatment to treat rheumatoid arthritis using vagus nerve stimulation. Researchers at the Bionics Institute are developing an innovative drug-free treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment uses an electrical medical device to target the nervous system and […]
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Protecting the rights of older people to health and social care: The current health and social care crisis affects the whole of society but has greatest impact on older people. People aged 65 and over account for over 40% of hospital admissions, occupy around two-thirds of hospital inpatient beds and are the most frequent users […]
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Stranded dolphins show signs of Alzheimer’s: The brains of three different species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new paper. The findings could support the ‘sick-leader’ theory, whereby an otherwise healthy pod of animals find themselves in dangerously shallow waters after following a group leader who may have become […]
‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness: Deakin University academics have developed a new approach to health and fitness that could revolutionise the way older Australians exercise and improve their sense of wellbeing. Researchers found “exercise snacking” – where wannabe fitness fanatics perform short bursts of regular bodyweight at home strength training – could […]
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Managing menopause symptoms over the festive period: If you are a woman of a certain age, then you may be you feeling increasingly overwhelmed and forgetful this month as festive responsibilities ramp up. Bupa Clinics give sage advice for managing menopause symptoms over the holiday season. Christmas can often feel like an overwhelming time, from […]
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Simple swaps to make your Christmas Dementia friendly from the care experts at Lottie: Christmas is no doubt a magical time of year, but it can be tough for anyone living with dementia. A change in routine, family visits, and the pressure to have the perfect celebration can quickly become overwhelming. With over 900,000 people living […]
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How to manage festive anxiety as a carer as online searches for support triples: Whilst most people are able to relax, unwind and enjoy the festive cheer during the Christmas period, Christmas can be a challenging time for carers. From the responsibilities and worries that come with taking care of a loved one, to additional […]
Care home nurses still need support to recover from Covid trauma, research shows: Those on the front line of the Covid pandemic need mental health support to help them recover from, or manage, the stress and trauma they faced – according to University of East Anglia research. A new report published today investigates the impact of […]
The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023: from falls to diabetes, Lottie’s new research has identified the 5 biggest health warnings set to place millions at risk over the winter months – and this follows data from the ONS revealing the nation’s health is on the decline. With the temperature dropping […]
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Alzheimer’s Society and Professor Sir John Hardy respond to results for Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab: A paper published today in The New England Journal of Medicine has shown that lecanemab, a drug being tested in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, showed a statistically significant reduction in cognitive decline – changes in thinking and memory associated with […]