Former Fitness Instructor Says Care Home Exercise Class has Inspired Him to Walk Again
A former fitness instructor, who runs movement exercise classes for fellow residents at a care home, says he is using the boost he gets from…
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Call for Evidence for New 10-year Plan to Improve Mental Health
The general public, people of all ages with lived experience of mental health conditions and those who support people with mental ill-health are urged to…
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Personality Traits Linked with Memory and Thinking Problems, Study Suggests
Research from the US suggests that people who are organised and have self-discipline may be less likely to develop mild memory and thinking problems while…
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Major New Mental Health Study Inspired by Lived Experience
Professor Katie Haighton and Dr Sonia Dalkin from Northumbria University. Experts at Northumbria University are supporting a £1 million research study, funded by the National…
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Governments Urged to Invest at Least 6% of Health Budgets in Prevention
The International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) has today launched its G20 flagship report calling on governments to reorient their health systems to prevent and better…
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42 New Alzheimer’s Risk Genes Discovered in Major Study
Researchers have found 42 new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease. In total, the new international study identified 75 genes that were associated with an increased…
Read more...British Public’s Satisfaction with the NHS at Lowest Level in 25 years
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to its lowest level since 1997, according to analysis of the 2021 British Social Attitudes survey (BSA) published…
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Antibiotic Use in Midlife Associated with Memory and Thinking Decline in Women
Researchers in the US have found that chronic antibiotic use in women during middle age is linked with poorer cognition even seven years later. The…
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Charity Calls on Prime Minister to Convene ‘Dementia Taskforce’ to End Long Wait for Treatments
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has written to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, asking him to convene a new Dementia Medicines…
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Accelerated Deaths of People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Highlights Urgent Need for Funding
Alzheimer’s Research UK said more funding is needed for dementia research after figures reveal COVID-19 pandemic may have indirectly accelerated other causes of death, including…
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Study Reveals Sharp Decline in Covid-19 Immunity in Care Home Residents
Vaccination-acquired immunity against Covid-19 significantly wanes after three months among elderly care home residents, indicating that regular booster jabs may be required for this “vulnerable”…
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Government Launches Consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards
Individuals and families will have a greater say in their care. Improved protections will reduce the backlog of assessments and ensure safeguarding is in place….
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Runwood Homes Takes Part in Nutrition and Hydration Week
This week, homes across the Runwood Homes Group have really enjoyed taking part in Nutrition and Hydration week. The brilliant staff teams have created some…
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Culinary Treats and Fun for Veterans as Royal Star & Garter Celebrates Nutrition and Hydration Week
Veterans at Royal Star & Garter enjoyed fun activities, cookery and delicious, healthy foods as part of Nutrition and Hydration Week (14-20 March). Residents at…
Read more...Napping Linked with Dementia and Having Dementia also Linked with More Frequent Naps
Scientists in the US have suggested that those who nap more frequently when they get older are more likely to get dementia, but those who…
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