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WOMEN COFFEE DRINKERS LESS LIKELY TO DEVELOP
DEMENTIA Women who drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day may reduce their risk of dementia by more than a third, according to new research published in the Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences.
The study, conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, followed almost 6,500 women over the age of 65 who were involved in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study for up to ten years.
Women in the study consumed an average of 261mg of caffeine per day, which is the equivalent of 2-3 8oz cups of coffee, 5-6 8oz cups of tea,
or 7-8 12-ounce cans of cola.
Researchers found that over the course of the study, 388 of the women developed cognitive impairment or dementia.
Those who reported drinking more caffeine than the average, were 36% less likely to develop these conditions than those who drank less than the average amount of caffeine.
The researchers controlled for other related factors such as age, race, education, sleep quality, BMI and other health conditions.
Speaking about the study Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research and Development at Alzheimer’s Society said: “Increasingly research is finding links between the lifestyle choices we make – what we choose to eat, whether we smoke, how much
The group have submitted evidence to a cross-party inquiry examining the status of EU nationals living in the UK.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE EXPERTS TEAM UP TO SAFEGUARD EU
STAFF POST-BREXIT Health and social care organisations across the UK have joined forces in a bid to guarantee the status of EU staff.
The Cavendish Coalition, comprising 29 health and social care bodies, will lobby those leading Brexit negotiations to ensure EU citizens working in the sector remain, as Britain withdraws from the EU.
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Danny Mortimer, Chief Executive,
NHS Employers, said: “This coalition of health and social care experts will be a shared voice, working together to ensure continuing quality in health and social care post-EU referendum.
“The hard work begins now. First and foremost we need to influence and support the Government in a way which allows it to grant indefinite leave to remain for the 144,000 EU workers in health and social care.
“EU citizens are a hugely valued and appreciated part of the workforce caring for service users and patients and should be treated as such.”
The coalition hopes to secure a strong, diverse workforce in
exercise we take - and our likelihood of developing dementia. Although this study has suggested that women who drank more coffee and tea than average were a third less likely to develop dementia over a ten year period, it does not tell us that caffeine was responsible for the lower dementia rates.
“This isn’t the only research to suggest a link between caffeine and dementia but now we need to see robust trials to test whether putting the kettle on for those extra cups of tea or coffee could be a good way to reduce the risk of developing the condition.
“There is no single way to reduce your risk of dementia, the best evidence supports a combination of exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and eating healthy.”
the sector through training and employment opportunities, the promotion of policy guaranteeing skills from Europe and the world and advocating the rights of EEA members already working in the UK.
Janet Davies, Royal College of Nurses RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary said: “Our health and social care services have been relying on hardworking and talented EU nurses and others for many years and will continue to do so. The first priority must be to guarantee the futures of these committed EU staff in our health and care services.
“Allowing any ongoing ambiguity over their future is the wrong way of treating people who care for our friends and family every day, and continues to make recruitment and retention even more difficult.
“The coalition gives us an opportunity to address these issues collectively for the long term future of our patients and the populations we serve.”
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