Small business owners: Alarming rates of depression, stress and anxiety

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An alarming number of cases of stress, anxiety and depression have been reported among UK small business owners, as many still battle the fallout of the pandemic. The study by small business insurance provider Simply Business, released to mark UK Mental Health Awareness Week, found three in five SME owners report feeling stressed, over half […]

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MyPATH ‘Virtual clinician and coach’

‘Virtual clinician and coach’ to help young people with chronic pain. Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial intelligence to provide fast and personalised care for young people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain, as part of a new Curtin-led project that has been supported by the Federal Government. Chief Investigator Professor Helen Slater, […]

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WHO: glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing

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WHO highlights glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing across borders: The World Health Organization highlights the increasing use of sophisticated online marketing techniques for alcohol and the need for more effective regulation. It shows that young people and heavy drinkers are increasingly targeted by alcohol advertising, often to the detriment of their health. Reducing the […]

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Problem debt and mental health

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Problem debt and mental health: Mental health is a key factor in people’s ability to manage their personal debt by following debt advice, according to newly published research. With millions bracing themselves for financial pain and increased debt as the cost of living crisis deepens, and one in four people in the UK now experiencing […]

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Allergy auto-injectors – a guide

Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors a comprehensive guide: Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and progress rapidly, however, they can occur up to 2-3 hours after exposure. Exercise can also initiate symptoms a while after exposure to an allergen. Common allergens include food and insect stings. In the UK, 5–8% […]

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Building resilience

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Resilience is the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances without it taking too large an impact on our mental well-being. It has been shown that there are recognised steps that we can all take that can boost our ability to deal with pressure and reduce the adverse impact of stress on our lives. Simple changes […]

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Ground-breaking tinnitus test

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Ground-breaking tinnitus test paves the way to new treatments: A ground-breaking diagnostic test under development at the Bionics Institute in Melbourne could pave the way to new treatments for Australians suffering the auditory torment of tinnitus. Tinnitus, the perception of sounds without an external source, affects 1 in 10 people globally. 20% of those affected report […]

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Supporting your children through exam season

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Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. At no time is this stress felt more than during the exam season. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as much as possible. However, it is also reasonable and healthy […]

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Study sheds light on the benefits of exercise in fatty liver disease

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Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Regular HIIT exercise over a period of 12 weeks significantly decreased the study participants’ fasting glucose and waist circumference, and improved their maximum oxygen consumption rate and […]

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Humans demonstrate surprising nutritional intelligence

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New research shows humans possess surprising nutritional intelligence according to new pioneering study into food choices led by the University of Bristol. Pioneering research has shed new light on what drives people’s basic food preferences, indicating our choices may be smarter than previously thought and influenced by the specific nutrients, as opposed to just calories, […]

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