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Keeping yourself and others safe in crowds
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Link between sleep apnoea and dementia
UQ study explains link between sleep apnoea and dementia: Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a link between obstructive sleep apnoea and an increased risk of developing dementia. Professor Elizabeth Coulson from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute and School of Biomedical Sciences and her team found a causal relationship between a lack of oxygen […]
5 myths about age and ageism
Age is just a number: the 5 biggest myths about ageism that must be removed after searches for discrimination support reaches all time high. The population across the UK has continued to age – and whilst living longer is something to be celebrated – new research has shown that ageism is becoming increasingly rife in […]
Too much sleep puts seniors at risk of dementia
Nina Ranken explores how too much sleep puts seniors at risk of Dementia: Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for ageing individuals, according to studies. But a new study has found a link between seniors spending too long in bed and the development of dementia. Poor sleep habits, a decline in physical […]
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How to support a loved one after an accident
How to support a loved one after an accident: Accidents are commonplace in any developed or developing nation, with some 1,560 reported road deaths recorded in the UK in 2021 (a reduction of 12% on the 2017-to-2019 average). Of course, most accidents and instances don’t result in fatalities, but even then, they may incur serious […]
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Eat apples and drink tea for good health
Eat apples and drink tea for good health: First nutritional guideline of its kind says an apple a day really can keep the doctor away. The first dietary recommendation for a type of plant compound that is not a vitamin – flavan-3-ols, found in tea, berries, apples, grapes and cocoa – is now available. Dietary […]
Building up your immune system
Building up your immune system – The vitamins you need: Vitamins play a significant role in building up your immune system, but which vitamins should you be taking for a healthy immune system? Unfortunately, too many of us don’t eat the food and take the vitamins we should to feel the best we can. Taking […]
Preventing ill health at work
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), a leading scientific charity and the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection has released a handy outline of how companies and organisations can link their worker health protection standards directly to sustainable development goals. The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have become the global benchmarks which many of […]
Gig economy workers feel under threat from review websites
As the cost of living crisis worsens, scores of workers in the gig economy globally are grappling with another threat to their hard-earned wages – the double-edged sword of online reviews. New research has exposed how tech companies are compounding the problem, leaving scores of workers in fear of their future income. The study, led […]
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Emergency Abroad: 25 must-know medical phrases all Brits should learn
The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world, but not everyone can speak it, and when dealing with medical situations, there can often be a language barrier. While in some instances, this can be difficult, where emergency treatment is needed, it could prove fatal. Therefore, knowing and understanding a few basic […]
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