Innovative research by University of Gloucestershire exploring whether the sounds of nature can have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in care homes, has won funding of more than £336,000. Building on previous studies, a multi-disciplinary team of researchers in social science, sound art and Cultural Studies will develop and […]
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Weighing up risk: home insurance in a changing climate: A UNSW Sydney scientist explains some of the psychological processes that influence our decision making around home insurance and climate change. The world is rapidly changing in the face of global warming. While climate risk was once seen as a problem that existed in the physical […]
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Comprehensive cholera statistics for 2022, published by WHO today, shed light on the scale and extent of the ongoing cholera upsurge. While data for cholera remain inadequate, cases reported to WHO in 2022 were more than double those in 2021. Forty-four countries reported cases, a 25% increase from the 35 countries that reported cases in […]
Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age identified in long-term study: Researchers from the University of Melbourne have been able to track childhood risk factors in developing obstructive sleep apnoea later in life, in the first longitudinal study of its kind. The study, published today in Respirology, shows some childhood exposures, such as parental […]
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Natural remedies: When should they be used in preference to conventional medicine? In a world where modern medicine often takes center stage, natural remedies have been gaining popularity as an alternative or complementary approach to healing. Natural remedies encompass a wide range of treatments derived from nature, including herbs, dietary changes, mindfulness practices, and more. While […]
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An Australian first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with genetic muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy. The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank, co-led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Monash University and Alfred Health, will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases. The project forms part of […]
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The increasing prevalence of hearing loss across various age groups is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. It’s no longer solely an issue for the elderly but is now affecting individuals earlier in life, setting alarm bells ringing for medical professionals. But why is this spike happening and how significant are modern risk factors? […]
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Common Ways Addiction Impacts Families – Why Group Therapy Helps: When people become addicted to alcohol or drugs, the substance abuse not only negatively affects the individual. It also impacts their family. Thankfully, treatments like group therapy can assist addicts in recovery. But before we look at that, let us explore some of the most […]
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You are never to old to craft: Creative hobbies like knitting, crochet and painting have plenty of wellbeing benefits – no matter your age. So, it’s no surprise, we’ve recently seen a surge in popularity for creative hobbies – over the last three months online searches for ‘best crafting kits for adults’ have increased by […]
Recovery colleges help support the global population’s mental health, new study finds: For the first time ever, results from a global survey – spanning 28 countries – reveal how many recovery colleges exist internationally, how they work and how they are supporting people with mental health issues around the world. The results, published today (September […]
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