Food & Nutrition

This week’s blog looks at the recent headlines such as Diet drinks TRIPLE your risk of stroke and dementia – and are FAR more dangerous than drinks sweetened with sugar…

This is an important question for care homes because perhaps if we understood this better we could prevent the development of malnutrition more effectively. And a look at the nutrition…

Pressure ulcers represent a major burden of sickness and significantly reduce the quality of life for people with pressure ulcers and their carers. They can be debilitating, cause pain and…

We do love a good cup of tea in the UK. According to the Tea Council, we drink 65 million cups daily, and it is often said rather jokily that…

Unintentional weight loss can be a warning sign of malnutrition, which can be both a cause and consequence of serious health conditions. Malnutrition not only increases the risk of illness…

It’s Nutrition and Hydration week again! The week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally. In the week, many…

Cognitive decline is a significant problem of ageing with major health and socio-economic impacts; therefore, preventing or delaying the onset of cognitive disorders should be a public health priority. In…

Flu and other respiratory infections are a major cause of hospitalisation, morbidity and death among older people. Underlying chronic health conditions make service users both more susceptible and vulnerable to…