Age and Ageing

Researchers find smoking and high blood pressure may be linked to ageing of the brain

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at King's College London have identified several cardiovascular risk factors, including smoking and high blood pressure, which may be associated with the accelerated decline ...

Health Nov 26, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 3 |

Increasing poverty in older age will lead to adverse health outcomes, researchers warn

Many people will be much poorer than they had expected in their older age and this has profound implications for the health of our ageing population claims an editorial published today in Age & Ageing, the scientific journa ...

Health Nov 30, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Predicting mortality amongst older care home residents

The number of medications prescribed to a care home resident and the frequency of their contact with their GP are strong predictors of mortality in care homes shows research published today in Age & Ageing, the sc ...

Health Jan 11, 2013 | 2 / 5 (1) | 0

Obesity linked to poorer mental skills in seniors

(HealthDay) -- Obesity is associated with reduced memory and thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 70, especially those with greater amounts of abdominal fat, according to a new study.

Health Mar 22, 2012 | 1 / 5 (1) | 0