Share me on…We know that there is a gender health gap. … of health and care, from mental health to fertility to education and research, so we can listen and learn. Read More
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80% of parents feel homeschooling has negative impact on wellbeing
Share me on…More than half of those surveyed said that their own children’s mental well-being had also deteriorated.Research conducted during this lockdown by … Read More
Huntington’s disease (HD) research
Share me on…… emotional problems, such as anxiety and depression. HD is caused by mutations in the Huntington gene (HTT), which produces a mutant protein. Read More
Research proves “the power of two”, revealing the key to effective training is a Movemate
Share me on…Mental health also has an impact, with increasing confidence, taking their mind off other things and achieving something topping the list, taking a … Read More
Anxiety, depression and online dating
Share me on…Anxiety, depression and online dating Many of us have experienced isolation due to lockdowns and various stay-at-home orders over the past year. For some people, such isolation has brought with it feelings of severe loneliness, resulting in increased rates of depression and a sense of anxiety or trepidation about participating in future social …
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Where’s Your Head At? Keep Mental Health in Check Post-Lockdown
Share me on…They are conducting one of the largest pieces of long-term research into the impact on our mental health during the pandemic in conjunction with the … Read More
Disabled children and their parents at increased risk of serious mental health issues during …
Share me on…This is according to a new study from the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP), a coalition of more than 80 organisations campaigning for improved … Read More
Looking up health symptoms online less harmful than thought, study says
Share me on…Although some doctors often advise against turning to the internet before making the trudge up to the clinic, a new study suggests using online … Read More
A New Treatment for Insomnia
Share me on…The FDA has approved lemborexant for the treatment of chronic insomnia. … A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study by Murphy et al … Read More
1 in 3 teens are having sleep problems due to pandemic
Share me on…New research finds anxiety over career prospects is leading teens to seek medical help to sleep better. Getting a good night’s sleep can be elusive at … Read More
Cuts to addiction services ‘could condemn young people to life of dependence’
Share me on…The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) reported that between 2013/14 and … in the long run, whether that’s in A&E or in other mental health services … The RCP quotes research from the Society for the Study of Addiction, which … Read More
Has Pandemic Stress Made you an Emotional Eater?
Share me on…The Italian researchers proposed that dysfunctional eating habits during the lockdown reflected reactions to the stress and anxiety that many people … Read More
7 everyday things impacted by our changing climate
Share me on…In fact, chips could soon be off the menu too, as joint research from Climate … by protecting our natural world, you are also protecting your mental health,” add … “Multiple studies have revealed the health benefits of nature, including … Read More
False Self-True Self: The Perils of Living a Lie to Fit-In
Share me on…In their writings, psychiatrists such as D.W. Winnicott and R.D. Laing have linked a ‘false self’ to poorer mental health. In fact, research indicates that … Read More
Hayley shines a light on absent services for mental health patients during pandemic
Share me on…By the time of the final survey in November, 27 per cent said their specialist care – such as counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy – had been … Read More
Premier League to begin two studies researching impact of heading in training
Share me on…Former England striker Gary Lineker recently revealed he would be tested for dementia. PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor was recently accused by … Read More
Breakthrough study finds clues for ‘silent’ stroke treatment
Share me on…A team of scientists have uncovered the genes that are responsible for … Silent strokes are a major cause of vascular dementia and difficult to treat. Read More
1 Rasher Of Bacon A Day Associated With 44% Increased Risk Of Dementia, Study Finds
Share me on…The study says just 25g of processed meat a day could increase the risk of dementia by almost 45% Credit: Adobe. Do not use without permission. Read More