Share me on…New research has discovered genetic clues in people who have had small, ‘silent’ … The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), identified … the discovery of new treatments for lacunar stroke and vascular dementia. Read More
Month:March 2021
Fermanagh resident behind new app for dementia patients
Share me on…The study showed that reminiscence improved mood, wellbeing, quality of life and relationships for people living with dementia. Free to download on … Read More
Do business leaders trust employees when they work outside the office?
Share me on…The study claims that nearly three-quarters of workers said the pandemic … Mental health support is a particular area of need – only 44 percent of … Read More
Survey highlights impact of coronavirus pandemic on children and young adults
Share me on…The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on children and young adults, with mental health, learning resources and support networks among … Read More
Scapegoating the Mentally Ill Won’t Stop Gun Violence
Share me on…Research debunks the presumed link between mass shootings and mental illness. … The horrific mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder have reignited … Read More
Scapegoating the Mentally Ill Won’t Stop Gun Violence
Share me on…Research consistently finds this to be so (Ash, 2018; Anacker & Pinals, 2018; … Factors such as depression, psychosis, and substance use appear to … Read More
New poll in Britain calls for ‘more inclusive’ approach to digital health
Share me on…New poll in Britain calls for ‘more inclusive’ approach to digital health … researchers said on Thursday (25), calling for a more inclusive approach to digital … mental health apps or online services for booking medical appointments. Read More
Angela review – Mark Ravenhill’s tale of dance and dementia
Share me on…Anyone who has observed dementia at close quarters is likely to recognise the unspoken pain contained in Mark Ravenhill’s autobiographical audio … Read More
The Paradox of Pandemic Parenting
Share me on…A long tradition of research shows that parental mental health, and especially maternal mental health, influences child health and well-being. Children … Read More
Liverpool and Man City step up fight against dementia crisis
Share me on…Liverpool and Manchester City will spearhead the landmark new study into how footballers’ brains are affected by heading as the sport battles to … Read More
Why Robots Could Help People With Social Anxiety
Share me on…Researchers asked 100 university students whether they would prefer training with a robot or a human partner in table tennis. Participants were asked to … Read More
“Game-Changing” Concussion Test Is 94% Accurate, Following Rugby Union Trials
Share me on…A rollout of pitchside saliva tests has come a step closer after trials of the … Make positive steps to become healthier and mentally strong with all the best … about — from tech to fitness, mental health to style, food and so much more. Read More
Late payments and debt recovery second most stressful business decisions
Share me on…… that stress caused by legal matters has led to a physical or mental health condition, according to new research from Direct Line business insurance. Read More
Coronavirus: Majority of patients not fully recovered after five months
Share me on…The UK-wide study, which is led by the National Institute for Health … large burden of symptoms, mental and physical health problems and evidence of … Read More
CBD could improve Alzheimer’s brain function
Share me on…A study found that high doses of the cannabis extract helped restore the … Research is limited but it is most commonly used to treat anxiety, sleep … Read More
CBD could improve Alzheimer’s brain function
Share me on…Professor Craig Ritchie, one of Scotland’s leading experts in dementia research, described the findings as “good although early” but cautioned that the … Read More
Science of happiness course improves students’ mental health, study finds
Share me on…A study has found that three cohorts of students completed the course with better mental health than control groups. Professor Bruce Hood, who runs … Read More
New housing developments and public transport should be ‘loneliness proofed’
Share me on…The APPG is supported by the Red Cross, whose survey suggests that … The Mental Health Foundation said its research shows loneliness has not … Read More