Category Archives: HEALTH

“The Cost of Dementia”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by john graham

The cost of dementia is worn on the faces of the thousands of sufferers and their relatives.  It is also a worry in the back of most older people’s minds in terms of how they might cope financially if one … Continue reading →

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“Fruitful Research” 6

Posted on October 2, 2011 by john graham

Back in May I wrote about the virtues of carrot juice following some research from Baylor University in Texas – see “Fruitful Research” 4 dated 15th May 2011. Here is another thing to add to your daily diet, only this … Continue reading →

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“Early Dementia Test”

Posted on September 29, 2011 by john graham

An early diagnostic test for signs of dementia has been developed by Cambridge University, and is currently being trialed in GP’s surgeries.  The test is based on people’s ability to recall lists of items and the location of objects.  A bit … Continue reading →

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“Do-it-yourself Healthcare”

Posted on September 25, 2011 by john graham

When measuring blood pressure, the “white coat” effect is not a new phenomenon – it’s been known about for almost a century.  When patients go to see their doctor, many are understandably anxious and this raises their blood pressure.  Hence … Continue reading →

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“Left in the Dark”

Posted on September 22, 2011 by john graham

In this “World Dementia Month” the Alzheimer’s Society have again highlighted the fact that the majority of people in this country with signs of dementia still go undiagnosed. Here are their estimated figures for Britain:- 766,000 people thought to have … Continue reading →

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“Sugaring the Pill”

Posted on September 18, 2011 by john graham

When I was a child and not very well, my mother used to give me a spoonful of jam to get me to swallow any tablets or take any nasty medicine.  Most children have an inborn dislike of pills and potions.  … Continue reading →

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“DON’T FORGET SEPTEMBER “

Posted on September 9, 2011 by john graham

September is  World Alzheimers Month,  although I would not have known, if I had not been reading my copy of the Trinidad and Tobago Newsday newspaper.   Sadly I was not lying on a beach in the Caribbean at the time 🙂   … Continue reading →

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“Welcome Research – Cheers ” 2

Posted on September 7, 2011 by john graham

Almost a year ago, I wrote about research in Norway which suggested that moderate drinking of wine every day  (oops! I might have added “every day” myself)  can improve thinking skills and may even prevent dementia   🙂 . BUT    not … Continue reading →

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“Active Ageing”

Posted on August 17, 2011 by john graham

Britain’s chief medical officers issued new guidance on exercise this month.  It was a straight forward and encouraging report because it emphasised that moderate exercise was good for you.  No need to be working up a sweat in the gym … Continue reading →

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“Short Sighted Cuts”

Posted on August 10, 2011 by john graham

Visual impairment affects more than half of older people and I am not talking about the many people who need glasses to improve their eyesight.  I am talking about the point where deteriorating vision begins to limit your daily life.  … Continue reading →

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