In a ‘super ageing society’ in which young people are few and older people are many, caring for the older adult population adequately with limited resources...
Researchers have identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise and can effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mice. This improves understanding...
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviours as people age. But what if this...
As we age, so do our eyes. Most commonly, this involves changes to vision and new glasses, but there are more severe forms of age-related eye...
One of the hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease is the accumulation in the brain of a protein known as alpha-synuclein. For more than two decades, alpha-synuclein has...
Suffering from multiple conditions that affect the heart is more likely to lead to dementia than genetic risk, according to a new study. Led by University...
Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found. Setting...
The use of immersive virtual reality cycling technology has been shown to increase levels of physical activity and reduce feelings of pain, anxiety and depression in...
A UK study has shown that in a cohort of older men, individuals experiencing frequent bad dreams were twice as likely to be later diagnosed with Parkinson’s...
A foot strengthening and mobility device which may help people with arthritis of the joints in their feet will be launched onto the market this summer....
