Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as ‘atrial fibrillation’. While not life threatening, the condition increases people’s risk of having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke by up to five times. A new study reveals four specific factors […]
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Each and every nursing student who graduated from CU Scarborough last year has now found work within local NHS services – highlighting the vital importance the campus is playing in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. All 46 graduates from last year’s nursing cohort are now working locally, helping to build on CU Scarborough’s […]
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The prospect of losing money is the most effective way to ‘nudge’ people to eat healthily, lose weight, and exercise more, research shows. Researchers from the UK, Thailand, and Australia conducted a review of more than 30 studies into the use of financial incentives to promote healthy behaviour. They found that a ‘deposit contract’ – […]
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Dance as a performative art form enhanced identity negotiation and strengthened group identity in people with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and Balettakademien Stockholm found that performing in a dance company and being involved in its activities play a significant role in the identity and disease-related identity negotiation in […]
Virtual GP and other primary care consultations can be as effective as face-to-face appointments for a range of health conditions. This is according to a new study by researchers at Imperial College London, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. It found health outcomes for patients who saw doctors remotely at least matched those […]
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Pedal power pays off: mountain biking benefits outweigh risks. New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Researchers analysed data from dozens of studies across the […]
England’s least stressed areas: new research has revealed England’s least stressed areas, with Dartford taking the top spot. • Dartford takes the top spot as England’s least stressed area, based on new data from the Office for National Statistics • Richmondshire and Surrey Heath take second and third, respectively The study by CBD oil products […]
Recent research has revealed the link between Dementia and hearing loss, finding that those people who suffer with hearing loss may have a higher risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more from Rob Ormerod, head of audiology at Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists. The decade-long study, published in the Lancet, found that compared with those […]
Majority support ‘nanny state’ policies to improve Britain’s health outcomes: Majority support public health interventions like bans on advertising, regulating food prices, and affordability limits on gambling, a think tank research shows. The Social Market Foundation has said that policymakers looking to improve the nation’s health should not be too worried about voter opposition, since […]
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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