Breast cancer survivors: new training to treat ‘chemo-brain’: A form of computerised attention and memory training can improve impaired attention and memory issues in women treated for breast cancer, University of Reading researchers have found. ‘Chemo-brain’ refers to cognitive problems like forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and lapses in everyday attention, which are common side effects of […]
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Prostate cancer’s resistance to treatment can be reversed in some patients by stopping hijacked white blood cells from being ‘pulled into’ tumours, according to new research published in Nature. In an early clinical trial, researchers showed that blocking the messages cancer uses to hijack white blood cells can re-sensitise a subset of advanced prostate cancers […]
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Eating disorders have long been associated with women, but the reality is more complex. The stark statistics reveal a significant gap, with eating disorders being more commonly diagnosed in women than in men. The ratio of eating disorder diagnoses between men and women in the UK is approximately 1:10, with women bearing the brunt of […]
Does male menopause exist? Do men really go through menopause as women do? Some doctors believe they do. Others do not and this has led to an ongoing debate. While female menopause has been recognized by medical professionals for years, male menopause has only recently been recognized by some medical professionals. Lower testosterone levels Male […]
A global review which combined results from published studies of more than seven million fathers, including Australians and their children, has confirmed there is a significant link between a father’s depression and an increased risk of mental health issues in their children. The Curtin University-led review looked at 16 international studies undertaken between 2002 and […]
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Coventry University expert helps inform political thinking on LGBT+ mental health. A Coventry University expert has called for better training of psychologists in LGBT+ mental health as he joined an event designed to inform the Labour Party’s approach to the issue. Dr Adam Jowett, Associate Head of School at Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social […]
Society places many pressures and points of stress on the male gender with men experiencing immense pressure to “live up” to what society expects or thinks they should act, feel, or do. From boyhood men are told to be brave and ambitious, as they grow older, they strive to become good fathers, partners, and providers. […]
Understanding the Causes and Treatments of PD and ED: Sexual issues are nothing new. History suggests that even hundreds of years ago, men suffered from these kinds of intractable issues. But in modern time sexual conditions have become more commonplace compared to before. Among all the sexual conditions, Peyronie’s disease and Erectile Dysfunction are two […]
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Can stress impact sexual performance? Stress is a common experience that affects many aspects of our lives. One area that can be impacted by stress is sexual function. Stress can affect sexual desire, arousal, and performance, leading to difficulties in sexual relationships. In this blog, we will explore the relationship between stress and sexual function […]
Patients say they feel ‘really cared for’ at Priory’s Llanarth Court hospital as inspectors praise the safe and effective treatment provided • Inspectors said staff were providing ‘safe and effective’ care • They said: ‘All patients provided positive feedback about staff at the hospital and it was clear that good interpersonal relationships had been built’ […]
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