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faecal transplant

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

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...
longevity diet

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?

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 impacts of group exercise for over-65s

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

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...
People who partake in physical fitness activities are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a preliminary study.

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?

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

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 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

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

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

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

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...
Alzheimer's disease

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...
anti-inflammatory diet

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...
healthy lifestyle

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...
dehydration in older adults

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...
gender inequality

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...
physical activity

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...

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