Home » Category Archives: Ageing

Live to 100…


April 10, 2012 at 2:47 pm

A third of all babies born in the past year will live to 100, according to latest predictions just out from the Office of National Statistics. Other forecasts say the number of centenarians will rise to just under half a … Continue reading

Dementia research – more investment


April 2, 2012 at 8:10 am

News that the government is to double investment into dementia research to £66 million by 2015 is being seen as a sign that the disease is finally being given the priority it deserves. More emphasis is also being put on … Continue reading

Ask the Doctor: What you asked at our live health chat with Dr Martin Bell


September 22, 2011 at 2:15 pm

Have you ever wondered why too much salt can cause high blood pressure? Wanted to know what a normal cholesterol level was? Or maybe you’ve questioned just how healthy a home-made Chinese stir fry really is? These were just a … Continue reading

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s early: Could an iPad test be the answer?


September 21, 2011 at 2:40 pm

As the saying goes, prevention is always better than cure. But while they might not always prevent a condition arising, health screening and checkups can help diagnose problems early – which may allow them to be treated more effectively. Alzheimer’s … Continue reading

Follow up article on Alzheimer’s disease by Dr Martin Bell


May 18, 2011 at 1:53 pm

Following our article in April 2011 about Alzheimer’s disease NHS screening, we have asked our resident expert Dr Martin Bell to write about his experiences with Alzheimer’s disease.