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Faecal transplant may reverse the effects of ageing
A study pioneered by experts at the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia has discovered that a faecal transplant may be able...
Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep in middle and old age
University of Cambridge and Fudan University researchers have discovered that seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for middle and senior humans.
What is...
Is the longevity diet the key to a long and healthy life?
Two researchers from the US have developed the longevity diet, which they believe is the most optimal diet plan for living a longer and...
Is a brisk walking pace the answer to slowing biological ageing?
New data from more than 400,000 UK adults reveals a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological ageing.
Researchers from the...
The positive impact of group exercise for over-65s
A new study illustrated the effectiveness of a group exercise programme designed for people aged 65 and over with mobility limitations.
Researchers from the Universities...
Weekly resistance training activity linked to 10-20% lower death risk
Between 30 and 60 minutes of resistance training activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes.
Physical activity...
Physical fitness linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
People who partake in physical fitness activities are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a preliminary study.
Physical fitness is a state of...
Is weight gain inevitable for middle-aged men?
A new study finds middle-aged men see weight gain as an inevitable consequence of family and career responsibilities.
Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University discovered that...
People with less memory loss in old age, have better cognitive ability
Does cognitive ability change together, or do they change independently of each other? A team of researchers investigated cognitive development in adulthood.
People usually find...
New hope for pelvic organ prolapse with new self-management programme
New research will explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an innovative self-management programme designed to improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.
Pelvic...
Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may reduce risk of autoimmune disease
Taking daily vitamin D supplements – or a combination of vitamin D and omega-3 fish oil supplements may carry a lower risk of developing...
The effects of exercise on memory loss caused by traumatic brain injury
A pilot study provides proof-of-concept data for potential benefits of aerobic cycling exercise on cognitive function in individuals with memory impairment due to traumatic...
Blood proteins could be the key to a long and healthy life
New research suggests that two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live.
The largest genetic...
A new study finds feeling fatigue could predict death in older adults
Feeling fatigued after certain activities can indicate that the occurrence of death is less than three years away in older people, new research has...
Increased coffee consumption may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Consuming a higher amount of coffee may potentially reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
Whether it be a morning...
Cognitive decline potentially mitigated by an anti-inflammatory diet
A study based in Greece has indicated that an anti-inflammatory diet may improve cognitive health, reducing the risk of dementia in later life.
The research...
Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle as we age in a digital world
Maintaining optimal physical condition becomes increasingly paramount as we age; to better understand how to achieve an active and healthy lifestyle, Aquarate discusses with...
Dealing with dehydration in older adults
Professor Angela Kydd, Clinical Professor in Nursing at Robert Gordon University and NHS Grampian, discusses the impact of dehydration in older adults.
Food and drink...
Addressing gender inequality within healthcare
Peggy Maguire, Director General of the European Institute of Women’s Health, outlines the key risks posed by gender inequality within healthcare, for both patients...
COVID-19 negatively impacts physical activity levels for older adults
Luke Price, Senior Programme Manager at the Centre for Ageing Better, spoke to Health Europa about the physical activity levels for older adults during...