Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior
Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior: Elaine Hsiao at TEDxCaltech https://youtu.be/FWT_BLVOASI Elaine Hsiao is a postdoctoral fellow…
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Results day advice
Results day: Psychologist shares tips on making friends and transitioning to university. Coventry University psychologist shares tips on making friends and…
Vitamin D supplementation for depression
Vitamin D for depression: Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults: An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin…
Pandemic alcohol consumption impact
Shifts in alcohol consumption during the pandemic could lead to thousands of extra deaths in England: two new studies from…
Junk food ad restrictions save £200M
Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m. Restrictions on advertising…
Benefits of community health programme
Published research confirms benefits of community health programme: Research by academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, has confirmed the health benefits…
Today is Playday
Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. It is the biggest play…
How does stress affect the eyes?
How does stress affect the eyes? It’s well known that excess stress can have physical long-term effects as well as…
Improving access to mental health care
How does overcoming stigma improve access to mental health care? The UK is more concerned with mental health than ever…
Gene C18ORF25 promotes muscle strength during exercise
Researchers have identified a gene, namely C18ORF25, that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential…