OLDER people who are physically active are at lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and depression. The findings are contained in a review carried out by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland in collaboration with Ulster University and the University of Southern Denmark. The review, published today in the … [Read more...] about Physically active older people at lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s diseases
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New research review warns that poor diets of older people boost risk of premature ageing
Millions of older people in the UK are putting their long terms health at risk because their diets are low in certain key vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, says a new research review commissioned by the Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS). The review, about to be published in Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, assessed the evidence from 34 randomised … [Read more...] about New research review warns that poor diets of older people boost risk of premature ageing
New Evidence Shows The Importance Of Key Nutrients And Fatty Acids For Cognitive Function In Old Age
Certain nutrients and ‘omega’ n-3 (omega) long chain fatty acids found in fish oils may offer a benefit to cognitive function in older age, according to a review just about to be published by Dr Carrie Ruxton, independent public health nutritionist on behalf of Equazen, the brains behind Equazen eye q mind 50+. Commenting on the research, Dr Ruxton notes: “My review shows that … [Read more...] about New Evidence Shows The Importance Of Key Nutrients And Fatty Acids For Cognitive Function In Old Age
Combating malnutrition among the older population
Mary is 97 years old, she has lived in St. Mary’s Hospital for the last fifteen years and she suffers from late stage dementia. Dementia has stolen her ability to communicate verbally and she barely spoken to anyone for the last ten years. As Dementia slowly affects her physically, mealtimes become a difficult and lonely place, filled with small but insurmountable problems … [Read more...] about Combating malnutrition among the older population
Irish nursing home in successful new approach to dementia care
Moorehall Lodge in Ardee, Co Louth, is the first nursing home in Ireland to adapt a new and successful approach to dementia care that could have profound implications for future elder care in Ireland. Moorehall Lodge is typical of a new kind of care facility, one in which the goal of care is to create an environment that more closely resembles a home, not a hospital. The … [Read more...] about Irish nursing home in successful new approach to dementia care