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MORE than half of elderly people with dementia are prescribed unnecessary drugs like sedatives and antipsychotics to keep them calm. Daily Express :: Health Feed

CARDIOVASCULAR disease risk, including coronary heart disease and strokes, could be lowered by getting a dog, a study has revealed, as Battersea Dogs & Cats Home said the pets could reduce stress and prevent loneliness. Daily Express :: Health Feed

IBS affects millions in the UK, with some suffering from IBS-D, where diarrhoea is the main symptom. However, taking a probiotic supplement could help. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DIABETES symptoms aren’t always obvious, but itching around the penis, wounds that are slow to heal and weight loss are all signs of the condition. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DEMENTIA symptoms affect about 850,000 people in the UK, and the condition costs the UK £26 billion a year, according to the Alzheimer’s Society. These could be early warning signs of a neurodegenerative condition. Daily Express :: Health Feed

LONGEVITY has long been linked to happiness. An expert reveals four proven ways to boost your mood. Daily Express :: Health Feed

TAKING statins can ramp up the risk of diabetes by almost a third, experts have found. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DIABETES symptoms include feeling very thirsty, having unexplained weight loss, and passing urine more often than usual. But, this common winter condition could be a warning sign of type 2 diabetes. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DEMENTIA risk increases with age. But older adults who are frail are even more likely to develop symptoms, according to new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed

HOW to live longer is a question that’s been passed down for generations. But, it’s been revealed that walking for just 30 minutes a day could lower the risk of an early end by as much as 12 per cent. Daily Express :: Health Feed