Category : Geriatrics


UK Life Expectancy Stalls Despite Rise in 100-Year-Olds

New data reveals a worrying stagnation in British life expectancy, even as the number of centenarians hits record highs. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of austerity, NHS pressures, and lifestyle diseases halting decades of progress.

The Daily Habits To Help You Live to 100

Discover the simple, science-backed daily rituals experts swear by to boost your health, increase your lifespan, and dramatically improve your chances of becoming a centenarian.

My Health Is Failing: Fear My Husband Can't Care For Me

A woman shares her deeply personal fears about her declining health and her husband's potential inability to provide care. This powerful account explores the emotional turmoil of facing illness and relationship uncertainties in later life.

Empty Nest Exodus: Why Over-50s Are Divorcing

A leading relationship expert explains the surge in 'grey divorce' among couples over 50, pinpointing the emotional emptiness of an 'empty nest' as the primary catalyst. Discover the subtle signs and the profound impact of drifting apart after children le

4 in 5 Over-60s Dangerously Dehydrated, Study Finds

Shocking new research from the University of East Anglia exposes a hidden health crisis, with 80% of older adults not drinking enough water. Experts warn of severe risks including kidney damage, confusion, and falls.

Older Britons contribute £50bn through volunteering

New research dismantles the myth of a 'burdensome' older generation, revealing how Britons over 65 are volunteering in record numbers, contributing billions to the UK economy and strengthening the social fabric.

Love After 60: The Truth About Senior Dating

Discover the liberating, challenging, and often hilarious world of senior dating. From navigating apps to redefining romance, people over 60 share their candid experiences of finding love and connection in their golden years.

Early warning test could predict dementia risk

Groundbreaking research from Queen Mary University of London suggests a simple blood test could identify individuals at high risk of developing dementia, potentially enabling earlier interventions and lifestyle changes.

93-year-old man mauled to death by pack of dogs

A 93-year-old great-grandfather, David Maggs, has tragically died after being attacked by a pack of dogs in a quiet Essex village. The elderly man was found with severe injuries at a property in Jaywick and pronounced dead at the scene, sparking a major p

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

Hearing aids could slash dementia risk by 50%

Groundbreaking research reveals that using hearing aids could dramatically reduce the risk of developing dementia, offering a powerful new preventative strategy for public health.

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