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To support the launch of Age UK’s Christmas campaign, Together, we’re not alone, the Charity has released some heartbreaking new statistics that show just how lonely this Christmas will be for millions of older people , as well as a new report that explores why loneliness is harmful to older people’s physical and mental health. Age UK is calling for urgent donations from the public to change the lives of lonely older people during Christmas and throughout the year.
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The "LAT" lifestyle—living apart together—is bettering mental health in older adults, per a new study.
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Researchers said the impact of the pandemic was unevenly felt across population groups.
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The 2024 Safer Gambling Week campaign has set a new benchmark for awareness and engagement, generating over 60 million impressions on social media platforms,
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The ‘King Kong of weight loss drugs’ will be available on the NHS but only patients with most need will get it
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Health officials say they are prioritising people with the highest needs for ‘King Kong of weight-loss drugs’
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Regular social media posting is not all cool and fun for your mental health. Study suggests it's more harmful than passive scrolling. | Health
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A new study found that passively viewing social media content isn’t harming your mental health nearly as much as posting is.
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This IFS Pensions Review report sets out issues with the current means-tested benefit system for those approaching the state pension age and beyond.
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Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in November
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Analysis found the number of privately rented households headed by someone aged between 55 and 64 has surged by 66% in a decade.
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Tenants on the run-up to retirement age are the fastest growing group privately renting
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A new study published in the Journal of Family Issues highlights the increasing trend of 'Living Apart Together' (LAT) relationships among older adults in the United Kingdom and other countries.
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A new study reveals that over 60s are increasingly opting to live apart while maintaining intimaterelationships, challenging traditional ideas of cohabitation.
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Tim Miller says “challenging” the misuse of statistics is taking up more of the regulator’s time, with the likes of the Telegraph and the Times sent reminders on how to cite statistics
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Cardiovascular nurse specialists Michaela Nuttall and Joanne Haws explain the importance of accurate blood pressure readings and measurement
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The widespread closing of youth clubs during the 2010s, driven by government austerity measures, led to falling educational performance and increasing rates of youth offending. The long-term financial implications – through reduced lifetime earnings and higher crime-related costs – are also stark.
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Adults who frequently post on social media are at more risk of developing mental health problems than those who passively view social media content, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
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A paper published in the Journal of Public Health finds that household income in early childhood is a stronger and more consistent predictor for several major health-related problems for 17-year-olds than growing up in a poor neighborhood. The neighborhood was a slightly stronger predictor for obesity only.
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A report suggests targeted support in means-tested benefits could ease impacts of a higher state pension age on vulnerable groups.
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Britain has a data problem that is raising fears of policy mis-steps at a critical juncture for the UK economy.
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Older tenants, particularly those nearing retirement, are becoming the fastest-growing demographic in England’s PRS, while younger demographics are declining.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Crime Survey for England and Wales