Mediterranean-style diet may lower women’s stroke risk
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia
‘Don’t Delay, Connect Today’ educates on the importance of early diagnosis of rheumatic and...
The European League Against Rheumatism, EULAR, calls for people to come together on World Arthritis Day (12th October) to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs)
Regenerative medicine to trump cancer
A group of academic experts from the U.S. and the UK share their views on effective regenerative medicine-based strategies against cancer
Mental Health among millennials at all time high
Millennials are considered an anxious generation, which is often attributed to an obsession with technology, overbearing parents and the stress that comes with trying to fit into a social media-driven world. But, according to experts, the anxiety and often depression experienced by young adults lies in uncertainty
World Mental Health Day: MEPs, Commission and Young People set to discuss mental health...
Mental Health Europe (MHE) will mark World Mental Health Day (10 October 2018) by bringing together young people, politicians and experts to discuss mental health – the focus for this year’s World Mental Health Day
Danish Diabetes Academy aims to train and educate the world’s best (young) diabetes researchers
In this analysis, the Danish Diabetes Academy explains how they intend to train and educate the world’s best (young) diabetes researchers
A managers guide to supporting staff with mental ill-health
We all have mental health and sometimes, like our physical health, it can become unwell. Mental health is just as important as physical health – and tending to our invisible ailments needs the same level of intentionality as a visible illness. But what should managers do to make sure their employees' mental health is taken care of?
Speeding up health technology innovation in Wales
Swansea University Medical School is contributing valuable work to help speed up health technology innovation in Wales
How employees can effectively address their mental health symptoms
World Mental Health Day, celebrated every year on the 10th of October, gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the widespread prevalence of mental-ill health within the workplace – and recognise what steps can be taken to support mental wellbeing
New Medical Pharmacology degree “could help reduce the NHS financial burden”
Dr Lisa Wallace, Course Director from Swansea University Medical School explains their exciting new Medical Pharmacology degree which “could help reduce the NHS financial burden”
World Mental Health Day: Discussing mental health with your employees
Emma Bullen from MHR provides practical advice on how managers can initiate conversations about mental health with employees and create a positive culture around mental wellbeing in the workplace on World Mental Health Day
Cardiovascular science: Novel advances in ischemic heart disease (IHD)
Novel advances in ischemic heart disease (IHD) are placed under the spotlight here by Luigi Marzio Biasucci MD from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli who specialises in cardiovascular science
e-learning systems helps healthcare industry manage diabetes changes
An intriguing e-learning programme that helps busy healthcare practitioners stay abreast with changes in diabetes management.
The impact of mental health and physical treatments on wellbeing
Sarah Bateup, Chief Clinical Officer at Ieso Digital Health, introduces the first in a two-part series of articles demonstrating how combining mental health treatments with physical treatments can have a positive effect on the overall wellbeing and outcomes for patients
The power of digitalising diabetes with SocialDiabetes for the future of healthcare
SocialDiabetes is participating in two NHS testbed projects to pilot the future of digital health and patient-centric diabetes care, as Ikuska Sanz, the firm’s Director of Operations describes
New report on hospital safety for people with diabetes in the UK
Chris Askew, Chief Executive at Diabetes UK argues that more needs to be done to support the one in six people in hospital that have diabetes, who currently experience unnecessary harms that can lead to long lasting harm or death.
A balanced approach to the global challenge of dementia
Dr Yves Joanette, Scientific Director at the CIHR Institute of Aging argues for a balanced approach when it comes to their collaboration-based approach to face the challenge of dementia
Can vegetarianism lead to hair loss?
October 1st marks the official World Vegetarian Day, a day created to spread awareness about the benefits of a vegetarian diet. But what are the effects of avoiding meat on hair loss?
Severe mental illness sufferers experience worse physical health
Public Health England have released a report which shows those suffering with severe mental illnesses experience worse physical health compared to the general population.
Working to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
Dr Richard Hodes, Director of the National Institute on Aging within the U.S. National Institutes of Health, explores the importance of working together to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.