COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on Cognition and Memory
COVID-19 may have an impact on people's cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection. A…
Home care workers’ reasons for leaving their jobs
Many of Finland’s newly established wellbeing services counties are looking to cut costs in eldercare services, especially in round-the-clock care…
Free App for people with Parkinson’s receives funding from Parkinson’s UK
An innovative free smartphone app, Parkinson’s ON, developed by a man living with Parkinson’s and his partner, has received funding…
Breastfed babies less likely to be given treats before 12 months
Babies who are breastfed, or partially breastfed, for more than six months are less likely to be given sugar-sweetened drinks…
Treating minor injuries at home
Accidents and injuries often occur at home: It is critical that you know how to give immediate first aid if…
Gout increases the risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases
Gout is associated with an increased risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases, according to new research which looked…
Spring Clean Your Mental Health
Top tips for improved psychological wellbeing with mental health expert Noel McDermott: Many of us give our homes a deep…
Good vibrations could hold answer to calming social anxiety
People who live with social anxiety could be given a helping hand to deal with their stress by the power…
Head injuries in children and bloody noses
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage.…
Empathetic communication can help overcome vaccine hesitancy
An international study has shown for the first time how empathetic correction of misinformation among vaccine-hesitant patients can significantly improve…