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The Health Benefits of Fibre (BBC News / Lancet)

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A systematic review and meta-analysis of previous studies indicates that consumption of dietary fibre (roughage) confers many health benefits. Comparison of health outcomes between the highest consumers of dietary fibre (versus the lowest) suggests that there is between 15-30% … Continue reading →

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More on the NHS Long Term Plan (DHSC / NHS England / BBC News)

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The NHS Long Term Plan was released earlier this week. The plan is backed by the commitment of an extra £20.5 billion funding for the NHS per year. “The 10-year plan includes measures to prevent 150,000 heart attacks, strokes … Continue reading →

Prevention: Central to the NHS Long Term Plan (BBC News / NHS Egland)

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Early announcements concerning the NHS Long Term Plan, previously billed as the “NHS Ten Year Plan”, indicate an even greater emphasis on the prevention agenda. This will involve, among other related schemes, the provision for problem drinkers and smokers … Continue reading →

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Lower Than Expected Take-Up of NHS Health Check (BBC News / NHS England)

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Persons aged between 40 and 74 are eligible for a free NHS Health Check, with a view to early identification and / or prevention of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease etc. In practice, statistics show that roughly 7.15 … Continue reading →

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Chief Medical Officer’s Report: Health 2040 – Better Health Within Reach (DHSC / BBC News)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The latest annual report from Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England expects a health revolution (sic), with a more prominent re-positioning of healthier lifestyles in society, by 2040: “The environment we live in must … Continue reading →

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Brain Training in Later Life: Limited Value for Prevention of Cognitive Decline? (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Scottish study indicates that self-reported intellectual engagement (in the form of performing puzzles, crosswords and other problem-solving activities) during later life has little influence on the trajectory of decline of memory or mental processing speed. The cognitive reserve … Continue reading →

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Independent Mental Health Act Review (BBC News / DHSC / Centre for Mental Health / NHS England)

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The independent review of the Mental Health Act 1983, chaired by Professor Sir Simon Wessely, presents recommendations for reform based on four principles: Choice and autonomy. Least restriction. Therapeutic benefit. Understanding people as individuals: whereby patients are recognised and … Continue reading →

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