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March 24, 2012, No comments

A breakthrough drug costing less than £1 a day could delay the progression of osteoarthritis, a study has shown. Strontium ranelate, known as Protelos on the market, is a powder …

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Pensioners are UK’s hidden addicts

June 22, 2011, No comments

A recent study revealed that pensioners have become more and more addicted to drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Those above the age of 65 are a ...

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Home care services for the elderly labeled inadequate

June 19, 2011, No comments

According to human rights researchers, home help care agents do not respect a normal visiting schedule, not to mention some of the most common tasks r ...

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One in seven care homes fail to deliver proper services

June 1, 2011, No comments

The Care Quality Commission issued a rather alarming estimate. According to the regulator, one in seven care homes don’t respect the health and safe ...

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    Elderly care costs will double by 2050
    May 25, 2011, No comments

    An international study revealed that the United Kingdom will be suffering from one of the most expensive bills destined for elderly care. 2050 will mark the increase of expenses for ...

  • memory-loss
    Lithium can slow memory loss
    April 29, 2011, No comments

    Information coming from a study that was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry revealed that treatments base don lithium are able to slow down the evolution of dementia. The ...

  • turning-50-happy
    Turning 50 will make you happy again
    April 18, 2011, No comments

    People who are currently in their 40′s and are experiencing a midlife crisis must not worry too much. According to a study made by economists, people tend to acquire a ...

  • oldvideogamers
    Stroke rehabilitation aided by video games
    April 10, 2011, No comments

    Dr. Gustavo Saposnik believes that conventional therapy is not the only way to help patients who have suffered from a stroke. He said that “stroke rehabilitation is rapidly evolving”, and ...