
Scientists have found success in treating a ‘neglected’ inflammatory condition, polymyalgia rheumatica, with a drug that could provide an alternative to steroids for patients. The study,...

Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time...

Research has shown that music might be a drug-free way to lower pain perception. This decreased sensitivity to pain – also known as hypoalgesia – can...

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD, according to a new study. The...

A new app developed by a second-year medical student could hold the key to helping doctors and other health professionals communicate better with older patients. Various...

The founder of an online activity club providing inspiration for a happier and more fulfilling retirement has told Agetech World she believes a link-up with the...

A leading expert on ageing has said society needs to stop thinking of older people in terms of “us versus them” and reassess the often negative...

Seven years ago, the renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist Professor Stephen Hawking warned that the creation of artificial intelligence would be “either the best, or the...

A woman who used wellness supplier Innerva’s power-assisted exercise equipment to treat her long-term health conditions has become the brand’s exclusive distributor in Ireland. Martina Calvey,...

With their reputation for putting participants through a punishing regime of cardio exercises, military-style fitness workouts are not for the faint-hearted. So imagine enrolling for boot...