The anticholinergic class of drugs, commonly prescribed to older people, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia when used often and in a strong formulation.
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Are dog owners more physically active?
The research is in! Having a canine companion improves your health, fitness and can even lead to a longer life.
How can older people stay connected during COVID-19?
How can we help older people stay connected and avoid isolation during COVID-19 restrictions?
Plant-based diet: Replacing meat-based proteins
Replacing meat-based proteins with plant-based proteins reduces the risk of early death and a range of diseases.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): tips for people living with dementia
Tips for carers, families and friends of people living with dementia and ideas for ways to pass the time in self-isolation.
Pseudodementia reversible but easy to miss
Severe depression and psychosis can cause cognitive impairment similar to what’s seen in dementia, but the effects are reversible with the right treatment.
Being kind to your future self
Identifying strongly with your future self is linked to positive health and wellbeing. But is that still the case when you follow people to see what happens to them?
Small amount of activity benefits arthritis
Even a small amount of physical activity can help people with arthritis perform daily activities.
Who is at the greatest risk of loneliness?
There is growing evidence that loneliness is a health risk and a recent study has shown this to be true with surprising spikes in loneliness during different life stages.
How do medications help osteoarthritis?
In a systematic review of the evidence so far, anti-inflammatory drugs seem to have the best results, while others appear ineffective.