Private View: Matthew Stone’s Manifesto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSlHWS2lSR0 In a new self-directed film, the self-proclaimed art shaman walks us through his recent practice, his difficulties facing a…
neurology
Gut flora need fibre
Amended by the author 06/07/2016 The activity of our gut bacteria plays an important role in supporting good health and may…
The brain of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s is a disease that physically affects the brain, causing the cells to die off. It is named after a German…
Emotional intelligence in social work
Social workers, like nurses and healthcare workers, have high-stress jobs which can take a mental and physical toll. The rate…
MND Awareness Month
https://youtu.be/8TKVzxoTF8U The 1st of June marks the beginning of motor neuron disease awareness month. This year MND Association's campaign is called Shortened…
The headache epidemic
Headaches are almost a universal complaint - only around three per cent of the population don't get headaches in a lifetime.…
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a medical condition affecting around one in a hundred children. The main symptoms are motor and…
Changing the Face of Autism
Elusive Autism in girls: I had seen one paediatrician, one educational psychologist, three psychiatrists, multiple therapists, and required at least…
Walk Smarter – Living With Parkinson’s
Being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease was the beginning, not the end, for John. His struggle with PD inspired him and…
Medical Marijuana: Should cannabis be prescribed or not?
In the UK it is estimated there are around three million cannabis users and about one million of those use…
Brain banks pay dividends for autism research
We know that autism is brain related and researchers know the importance of access to post mortem brains. My charitable…
One Minute Medical School
https://youtu.be/1msMMf2XpF8 Dr. Rob Tarzwell, a Clinical Assistant Professor on the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia…