Sudden change is never easy and often bewildering, but for young people on the autistic spectrum, it is especially difficult to navigate – and sometimes distressing. The coronavirus spread has resulted in unavoidable change, leading to the closure of many schools and community settings, with the intention of slowing the pandemic. This has meant families […]
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In this time of uncertainty, the mental toll on people can be considerable. The disruption to daily life can engender anxiety, stress and depression. Dr Niall Campbell, consultant psychiatrist at the Priory’s Roehampton Hospital, says: “I have begun to see existing and new patients who are extremely anxious about coronavirus and its potential effect on […]
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The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus, originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in January 2020. The virus is highly contagious and has been swift to spread across much of the World. Most people go on to make a full recovery. However, for a minority of people it […]
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GP Clare Gerada, 60, has been in self isolation herself for over a week since contracting the new coronovirus after a trip to New York. Here are her tips for getting through lockdown. Make sure you and your family plan ahead so you have the support you need. Find at least one person (ideally two) […]
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Talk of coronavirus is inescapable. It is dominating our media and because of this there are sometimes mixed messages. Government advice is constantly updating as the situation develops.The Novel Coronavirus (covid-19) is a highly virulent virus, originally located in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China. The virus has been swift to spread and has resulted […]
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The mantra ‘use it or lose it’ definitely applies to older people who take less exercise. ‘As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass at a steady rate, which is known as sarcopenia with ageing. But Even a short period spent in a sedentary lifestyle can dramatically increase this decline in muscle mass, metabolic health,’ […]
Opinions on working from home and antiquated perceptions of presenteeism could finally be changing as a result of coronavirus. Leadership expert, equality campaigner and author Hira Ali believes that the culture of presenteeism is rightly under the spotlight. Countries are going on lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus while some schools in places such […]
Dr Li Wenliang, the Chinese doctor who first sounded the alarm on the Wuhan coronovirus, died from the disease at the age of 32, the image of his face complete with breathing tube was seen by millions of followers on social media. Apparently posted a few hours before his death on February 6 at 8.17pm, […]
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People spend 12 minutes a day using their mobile on the toilet and 14 minutes using their tablet This is risky behaviour, as more than 1.8 million people have accidentally dropped their phone down the toilet in the last year Items damaged or lost, having been dropped down the toilet or in the sink, have […]
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Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how the parasite that causes malaria is able to multiply at such an alarming rate, which could be a vital clue in discovering how it has evolved, and how it can be stopped. For the first time, scientists have shown how certain molecules play an essential role […]