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There’s some research that claims to show that migraine sufferers have a greater risk of developing dementia in later life. Since I was a migraine sufferer for 40 years, I’m hoping it’s not true. The study suggests that older women with dementia … Read More

A friend of mine, about the same age as me, is having problems with her balance. She has dizzy turns that make it difficult to stay upright and she sometimes falls over. Recently she fell down some stairs, bruising herself … Read More

Table tennis is pitched as a great way for older people to stay ­active – and when I first heard this I thought it was a strange choice. Why is it so beneficial? The reason scientists gave was that table … Read More

I feel very strongly that an older person, despite some ill health and disability, has the right to have their independence respected. In our ­increasingly high-tech world, technology can further that aim. And the UK is committed to helping people … Read More

I ask myself, do I have to write about this again, and the answer comes back, yes you do because nothing is changing. The anti-vaxxers are ­having their way and London is seeing the worst drop ever in MMR vaccination … Read More

Antidepressants can take a depressingly long time to kick in – a minimum of two weeks but often more like three to four. That waiting time can be ­disabling for patients, but what if an antidepressant could work in a … Read More

Andy Murray’s hip-smoothing operation had a miraculous result – no more pain, no more limping, and he’s back playing Grand Slams. He’s not alone. Currently, 95,000 Brits undergo hip replacements every year. They spend up to five days in hospital, … Read More

It is possible to die well and it is possible to die badly. Having been close to two of each kind of death, it became clear to me that what distinguishes dying well from dying badly is the effect on … Read More

Recently I wrote an item for this page on little-known ­ Klinefelter syndrome (KS) and it created quite a bit of interest, so I thought I’d give you more detail. KS is a genetic condition caused by a random error when a … Read More

Here’s a problem. All pregnant women are offered the flu jab but less than half take up the offer. Why? Are mums-to-be worried the jab may harm their ­unborn baby? Well, a new study should reassure the doubters. The benefits of vaccination … Read More