Revealed: 2023’s top health and wellbeing trends – but are they all safe to follow? After a long January, good intentions may have slipped, and that’s OK. Overhauling your health isn’t easy – especially if there are various things you’d like to address. Whether it’s losing weight, exercising more, or shaking up your diet, Bupa […]
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Alcohol-related liver disease is among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to an incomplete understanding of the factors contributing to disease development, liver transplantation is still the only available cure. A team led by Tim Hendrikx from MedUni Vienna’s Department of Laboratory Medicine has now uncovered a new mechanism that plays […]
University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A study led by Professor Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology focused on prescription drugs used to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions. More than 42 million prescriptions […]
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Promoting sleep and enhancing mood without cannabis: While we often feel we have to use drugs and medicines to help us rest and sleep, we actually have all we need inside us. Our bodies have a natural ability to rest and restore, but when we don’t know how to tap into it, we turn to […]
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People with poor literacy battle more mental health problems worldwide, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published today is the first to look at the global picture of literacy and mental health. Fourteen percent of the world’s population still has little or no literacy – and the study […]
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Priory consultant: “The devastating consequences of ‘laughing gas’ on the patients I see” • Priory consultant warns of life-threatening consequences • Says parents need to be alerted to dangers • Treats over-18s but says he is aware of children as young as 14 using it A senior Priory addictions consultant has spoken out about the […]
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Get your passport! Japan considered healthiest nation in the world! Out of all 195 nations across the world, Japan is considered to have the healthiest lifestyle, with the UK taking 16th place 76% of Brits believe they are healthy, compared to only 33% of Germans Since the Covid-19 pandemic, 53% of global respondents claimed they […]
Today, ASICS reveals exercise can significantly improve cognitive function and advance mental performance. From boosting short-term memory to increasing concentration levels, exercise enhances brain power and could be the solution to helping us pass exams or excel at work. In a unique experiment, ASICS invited competitive gamers from around the world, specialising in mind games […]
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Exhibition: The Golden Age of Melancholy, Royal Society of Medicine Library: A new exhibition of historical medical literature opens today at the Royal Society of Medicine, offering a glimpse into the many ways in which melancholy was understood during the early modern period (1550-1750). With increased attention on mental health in recent decades, melancholy or depression […]
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New research reveals men are struggling with anxiety more than ever: Ahead of Blue Monday, according to new Bupa research, the UK’s anxiety levels have surged over the last few years – with men struggling with anxiety more than ever. Bupa research found*: ‘Anxiety symptoms in men’ saw a 13x search increase ‘Anxiety symptoms in […]
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