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Updates Relating to the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care (Lancet / Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy / Alzheimer’s and Dementia)

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care has updated evidence on modifiable risk factors the prevention of dementia, and the “life-course model of dementia prevention”. There were nine modifiable risk factors for reducing the risk of dementia … Continue reading →

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More on the The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care (Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine / Lancet)

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care has produced recommendations for the prevention of dementia, proposing a “life-course model of dementia prevention” incorporating nine modifiable risk factors for reducing the risk of dementia. The commission also offers recommendations about the pharmacological, … Continue reading →

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More on the Healthy Lives Strategy (Health Foundation)

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A further report from the Health Foundation adopts a characteristically “blue-sky thinking” approach to tackling population health improvement. This report argues for a more ambitious, “whole-government” approach to long-term investment prioritising the nation’s health (as opposed to isolated reactive, … Continue reading →

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WHO Guidelines on Dementia Prevention (BBC News / WHO)

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines on the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. This follows earlier related guidance and consensus statements from other bodies, nationally and internationally, which recommend the adoption of healthy lifestyles for healthier … Continue reading →

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Healthy Eating: Unhealthy Disagreements About the Causes of Obesity (BBC News / NHS Choices / NOF / PHC / PHE)

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An epic battle for hearts and minds appears to be underway, concerning the relative merits of alternative approaches to tackling obesity at the population level through diet and nutritional advice. The National Obesity Forum and the Public Health Collaboration … Continue reading →

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Physical Exercise Versus Diet: Clarification of Public Health Messages (Myths?) on Obesity (BBC News / British Journal of Sports Medicine)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An editorial written by experts in the British Journal of Sports Medicine asserts that although physical activity almost certainly does have a role to play in the prevention of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia, it has … Continue reading →

More on the Obesity Risk Factor (BBC News / McKinsey Global Institute / Journal of Public Health / Lancet / PLoS Medicine)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A report from the McKinsey Global Institute states that the worldwide cost of obesity is equal to that of smoking or armed conflict. It is estimated to cost £1.3 trillion, or 2.8% of world GDP. Obesity probably costs the … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Diet Combats Obesity: Further Evidence of Wider Health Benefits (BBC News / PMJ)

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A review of the state of medical knowledge on obesity reduction indicates that a Mediterranean diet is more effective than low-fat diets for sustained weight loss. Such diets – which feature consumption of fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil … Continue reading →

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Reduction of Health Inequalities: Natural Solutions? (UCL IHE / JCN / BBC News)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This UCL Institute of Health Equity report presents the evidence on the benefits of green spaces for improving health and wellbeing outcomes. Inequalities in access to natural environments in England are thought to contribute to health inequalities. The report … Continue reading →

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RCP’s Future Hospital Model: An Update (RCP)

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) earlier this month released a further document explaining their model for the future hospital. Roughly a year since publication of the original plan, and in readiness for the 2015 general election, the RCP … Continue reading →

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