By 2050, approximately a quarter of the UK population is expected to be over the age of 65. With this in mind, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put “healthy ageing”…Read More >
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Malnutrition is on the rise in older adults – how to spot the signs
Chronic disease, low income, depression, difficulty in cooking for themselves or in getting to the shops are all contributing to poor nutrition in the elderly. Reading PhD student and dietician…Read More >
Nutrition and Hydration Week: The importance of Hydration HEALTH
By Dr Faustina Hwang, Biomedical Engineering, University of Reading Most people know the importance of staying well hydrated on a hot sunny day. However, for vulnerable older adults, ensuring adequate…Read More >
Delays in food research investment make meeting demand that much harder
Peter Gregory is Professor of Global Food Security and contributes to building research programmes in the University’s Centre for Food Security. One of his research focuses is in global environmental…Read More >