People in pain feel more socially excluded than ever
A new study of 18,097 people across 18 countries has discovered that society has grown less tolerant of people in…
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Head Injuries in Sports
There has been growing concern over the long-term effects of head injuries. Consequently, many influential sporting groups have come together…
Leading dementia charity advises about clock change confusion
As summer comes to an end and the nights become longer, people across the nation are preparing to set reminders…
Dentistry: Access crisis piling pressure across NHS
The British Dental Association has said figures from the Labour Party on the nearly 70,000 patients who sought dental care…
WHO strategies against smoking currently insufficient
The Institute for Tobacco Studies (ITS) in Täby, Sweden released a topical paper urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to…
New resources aim to bring light to people living with seasonal depression
A new range of creative educational resources is aiming to help people who suffer from low mood during the winter…
How to deal with a bedbug infestation
A widely reported bedbug infestation has broken out in Paris and there's been suggestions of them moving to the UK. Superintendent…
Golf, walking and Nordic walking may enhance cognitive function in older adults
Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking may significantly…
FSA guidance on cannabidiol products
Today, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) updated their guidance on cannabidiol (CBD) products which can be purchased without prescription. With…
Technology solutions to keep older people safe and independent
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their…