HEALTH

Parkinson’s breakthrough

Parkinson’s breakthrough

British scientists have hailed a breakthrough which could block or even REVERSE the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Researchers say they have identified a way to stop a protein change that damages bra ...
Older people in care – how we connect

Older people in care – how we connect

“I wanted to find a way of encouraging communication between older people in care and young people.” An ambition that led Deborah Feiler to create Paint Pals – an intergenerational art project pairing ...
Let’s get dancing with the Rambert!

Let’s get dancing with the Rambert!

Rambert, based at South Bank has received a grant of over £100,000 to extend its outreach work to elderly residents. The grant for Rambert, which was awarded by the City of London Corporation’s charit ...
Important questions on osteoporosis answered

Important questions on osteoporosis answered

It is currently estimated that over 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis, a condition which affects the bones making them weaker, brittle and more susceptible to breakage. Whilst osteoporosis ...