According to new studies, the cases of epilepsy in older adults are rising around the world. This increases the burden on health services and families. However, there is also a risk of under-diagnosis if not enough people can recognise the signs of epilepsy in the elderly. Older people are also less likely to be referred to specialist epilepsy services. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological illness. A seizure occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical activity that temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Some people are able to sense when a seizure …
Age-Related Muscle Weakening: A Helpful Guide
As we age, our muscles weaken and deteriorate. The clinical term for this gradual loss is sarcopenia. Its effects also include a loss of stamina and difficulty completing physical activities. A study in 2018 was picked up by newspapers and interpreted as having found evidence for measures against age-related muscle weakening. However, this was not the case. It found that, by the age of 75, people have up to 50% fewer nerves controlling the muscles. With these weakening connections, the muscles begin to shrink. The muscle fibres, in turn, struggle to contract and this causes muscle …
Success Over 50: Top 10 Career Success Stories
There's certainly no age limit on career success! Here's our top 10 list of people who found success after the age of 50. …
Sleep Better: 5 Top Tips For Having A Healthy Sleep
Everybody knows how important a good night's sleep is. However, not all of us are getting this. Here are our top tips to help you get the best sleep possible every night. How Much Sleep do we Need? A lack of quality sleep has significant impacts on health including higher rates of stroke, Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It also affects mental well-being causing higher rates of depression and anxiety and overall poor mood, energy, and motivation. According to experts, the amount of sleep we need depends on age, gender, and lifestyle. AgeAs we …
The Ingredients of a Good Night’s Sleep
There are many elements that work together to create a great night’s sleep. Today, we're going to break down a few of the most important components. You may notice as you age that you are finding it harder to get to sleep and maintain a deep sleep. However, poor sleep is not a natural consequence of ageing. If you struggle with sleep then you should try to understand its links to your lifestyle and environment. Your sleep can have a huge impact on your overall health and quality of life. Therefore, we believe that everyone deserves a good night's sleep. Your Bedroom Environment: …
How to Stay Young: Tips for Older People On a Budget
'Staying young' is a phrase thrown around often and you may hear it more as you get older. It can have different meanings to different people. Whether it's looking younger or feeling younger, there's a whole plethora of advice out there on how to achieve these looks or feelings. However, much of this advice might include travelling or perhaps beauty treatments to achieve this, which can be out of reach for many of us. However, the simplest way to feel younger is to try new things. Our younger years are so exciting and go so fast because almost every experience we have is new to us. …
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