Falls cause physical harm, but also have a psychological effect through fear and loss of confidence. Alarmingly one in 3 people over 65 will experience a fall – so what can be done to reduce falls?
Dementia
Giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica
Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of giant cell arteritis (also known as temporal arteritis) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
Dementia linked to overcooked food
Scientists have linked chemical byproducts from over-cooked food to the risk of age-related dementia.
Parkinson’s disease: medication treatment options
Most treatment of Parkinsons disease focusses on restoring the balance of dopamine and other neurotransmitters by several means.
The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has long been considered a yardstick for a model of a healthy diet. Its wide-ranging health benefits have been profiled in a major review of the diet.
Bell’s palsy
Bell's palsy is a sudden weakness (paralysis) in the muscles on one side of the face, producing a strange lop-sided appearance.
Male menopause
Many men report symptoms in their 40s and 50s that may caused by ageing or declining testoterone. Find out about the symptoms and how to help.
Brain health in old age
Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
Parkinson’s symptoms
Parkinson’s disease is characterised by both motor and non-motor symptoms. There are common symptoms, but each person will demonstrate an individual presentation of Parkinson’s disease.
Keep fit in middle age to avoid latelife depression
People with a higher level of fitness in middle age had a lower incidence of depression when they got older.
