HEALTH

Cancer, older people and advocacy

Cancer, older people and advocacy

Bob, a volunteer peer advocate, tells Brian’s story Brian is very intelligent, friendly and outgoing with a great sense of humour. He can no longer drive and is in constant pain of varying levels and ...
Eating fish ‘prevents dementia’

Eating fish ‘prevents dementia’

Eating fish just once a week can protect the elderly against dementia, according to new research. Post mortems on almost 300 pensioners found those who regularly ate seafood had healthier brains when ...
Pollution linked to strokes

Pollution linked to strokes

Pollution and climate change contribute to the increasing number of strokes worldwide, according to a new study. Experts who have studied the link between climate change and cardiovascular disease say ...