Women wait for endometriosis diagnosis with multiple symptoms: Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms including severe period pain, depression and back pain for around a decade before being diagnosed, a University of Queensland study has revealed. Researchers from the UQ School of Public Health analysed data from 7,606 women born between 1973 and 1978 […]
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Get ready for an extraordinary evening of inspiration and insight into the world of wellness, longevity, and healthy living as The Pioneers of Longevity Tour London makes its debut on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, from 6.30-10.30 pm at the prestigious One Marylebone in London. This exclusive event, set to captivate the hearts and minds of […]
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Over 50% of local authorities in England are falling short of the national dementia diagnosis target leaving hundreds of thousands without a vital dementia diagnosis. This comes as an inquiry from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia revealed where you live has a ‘massive impact’ on whether you will get a timely, accurate and […]
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For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. Read Alzheimer’s Society’s top tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks. During Bonfire night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and other festivals and events, fireworks are commonplace and used to mark the occasion. However, fireworks may be challenging […]
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at a new exhibition The Cult of Beauty, at Wellcome Collection, London, until 28th April ‘24, which shatters the myth of universal beauty and invites visitors to “to question established norms and challenge preconceived notions of beauty and encourage dialogue, reflection and more inclusive definitions […]
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage. Although, most head injuries are not serious and simply result on a bump or bruise. However, severe or repeated head injuries can cause damage to the brain. Most blows to the head result in injury to the scalp […]
There has been growing concern over the long-term effects of head injuries. Consequently, many influential sporting groups have come together to provide a cohesive approach to managing head injuries in sports. The following article outlines their findings and provides a comprehensive guide to recognising concussion and a graduated return to play guide. This article has […]
Following the first ever publication of data confirming that 34,412 people in England have been diagnosed with young-onset dementia (dementia which first appears before the age of 65), the charity Alzheimer’s Society has raised concerns that not enough people are getting a diagnosis. It says the true figure for the number affected may be closer […]
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Today, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) updated their guidance on cannabidiol (CBD) products which can be purchased without prescription. With one in ten British adults reporting that they consume CBD products available without prescription, such as oils, gummies or beverages, it is important to consider what these recommendations mean for the general public. Consumer interest […]
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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