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Latest thinking on slowing down cognitive decline and dementia
Research into the causes and prevention of dementia is producing some useful ideas on how we can identify and manage the signs of cognitive decline and dementia. Here’s a round-up of latest thinking. Risk factors for dementia It’s really good news that there is now so much research going on into the causes of cognitive […]
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How can we help our parents avoid the worst effects of air pollution?
We’ve known for a long time that pollution has a detrimental effect on health over the long term. And now it’s been identified as a risk factor for dementia. Research looking at hospital admissions in major cities has shown that high levels of pollution can bring on serious illness at speed, triggering heart attacks, strokes […]
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What to put on your bucket list?
Written by Kathy Lawrence Lists of inspiring things to do in a lifetime become hugely popular. A survey asked older people what they would suggest for their younger family and friends. Here’s their top 20. Who better to take bucket list advice from than those who are now retired and living out their aspirations or […]
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