Premier League supports mental wellbeing

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All Premier League fixtures from 6 to 15 May will be dedicated to the Inside Matters campaign, as the League and clubs reinforce their commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of players, fans and those in communities. The campaign encourages supporters to keep up the conversation on mental health by talking and listening to others. […]

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Addictive patterns in young accountants

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1 in 5 young accountants say alcohol has negatively impacted their life: A new study by occupational charity caba has shone a light on addiction and addictive patterns within the accountancy profession, with almost 1 in 5 (19%) accountants aged 30 or under admitting that their drinking habits have negatively impacted their work or personal […]

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Government sitting on side-lines as child oral health gap widens

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The British Dental Association has warned oral health inequality among the young is set to widen, as new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats indicates 6.5 million children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year. The BDA warn the lack of access will disproportionately impact on lower […]

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Clothes for young women with Type 1 diabetes

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A clothing range specifically made for young women with Type 1 diabetes could be the final result of work being led by a Coventry University researcher. Rachael Hughson-Gill is hoping to “empower” women aged 18 to 25 with the condition while giving them something “that works with their everyday needs”. As well as getting fashion […]

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Ways to slow down signs of ageing

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Botox, fillers and cosmetic surgery have long held onto the crown as the most effective ways to slow down signs of ageing, however, there are plenty of other methods to try which don’t require you to go under the knife – some of which you don’t have to pay a penny for. Dr Asiya Maula, […]

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Managing menopause, alcohol and the next chapter

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Managing menopause, alcohol and the next chapter: Menopause or “The Change” as it was once referred to under hushed breath, is the start of a new phase in a woman’s life. It signals the end of her fertility and a life without menstruation. The word ‘menopause’ was invented as recently as 1821, by French doctor […]

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International Dance Day – An orthopedic surgeon’s advice to dancers

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Today (29th April) is International Dance Day.  A leading orthopedic surgeon gives his advice to dancers to help maintain both their passion and their bodies: New treatments are helping to ‘raise the barre’ for people who love to dance – but who don’t want their aches and pains to trip them up. International Dance Day […]

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Some obesity-related genes protect people from type 2 diabetes

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Some obesity-related genes protect people from type 2 diabetes, while others increase risk: New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 and funded by Diabetes UK has pinpointed five unique combinations of genes that either help protect people living with obesity and overweight from developing type 2 diabetes or increase their risk. […]

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Major birth cohort opens for recruitment

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A major birth cohort study tracing the lives of 10,000 Liverpool families to enable researchers, clinicians and policymakers to understand more about complex health issues has opened. Children Growing Up in Liverpool (C-GULL) is the first large scale birth cohort study in the Liverpool City Region, and will track 10,000 first born babies and their […]

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Adolescents: Physical activity associated with better mental health

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A recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that regular leisure-time physical activity, even in small doses, is associated with lower odds of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and school psychologist visits among Finnish adolescents. However, the relationship between active school transport, i.e., walking or cycling to school, and mental health remains inconclusive. […]

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