About to hit a century – in years? Research says you’re an optimist
People aged 100 years and over and living at home appear to be healthier and…More
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Want to live longer? Look after the grandkids, but don’t do it all the time – it could kill you
If you are a grandparent who cares for your grandchildren, you will live up to…More
Selfies are a health hazard – 127 people have died in the last two years
76 of these were in India alone, according to a study by Carnegie Mellon University and…More
Can weightlifting protect your brain from dementia? This study says yes
Over-55’s with a Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) can boost their brain function by building up…More
Think you’re too young for a physical fall? Don’t believe it, new research says
If you thought falls only happened to older men, you’d be wrong. Almost three times…More
Do you know what the lifestyle risk factors for dementia are?
If you can’t name any, you’re not alone – a recent survey in the UK…More
Study finds looking at art benefits dementia sufferers – and their carers
Viewing art helped people with dementia deal with the stress of recalling memories, new research…More
Study uncovers surprising new form of currency in US prisons
Cigarettes, pornography and drugs have traditionally been the staples of the underground economy in American…More
Three out of four dementia patients given anti-psychotic drugs in our aged care homes don’t need them – is it time for a new approach?
Just think about it. Thirty per cent of dementia sufferers in aged care homes are…More