Loneliness: Research targeting a growing public health crisis: Emerging as a serious public health concern across the world, loneliness is defined as an unpleasant emotional state characterised by feeling a lack of connection to other people and a desire for more fulfilling social relationships. It has been linked to significant health issues, including a substantially […]
Quit smoking this January: When you quit smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. Learn more here from Better Health. Better physical health Every time you smoke a cigarette, your body is flooded with thousands of chemicals, many of which are poisonous. The day […]
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The WHO has announced a new Commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social connection as a priority and accelerate the scaling up of solutions in countries of all incomes. Co-chaired by U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy, and African Union Youth Envoy, Chido Mpemba, the Commission consists of […]
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Breast cancer survivors: new training to treat ‘chemo-brain’: A form of computerised attention and memory training can improve impaired attention and memory issues in women treated for breast cancer, University of Reading researchers have found. ‘Chemo-brain’ refers to cognitive problems like forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and lapses in everyday attention, which are common side effects of […]
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The issue of mental health has never been more important. 3 in 5 people in the UK suffer from some form of anxiety, but almost half of those people keep it a secret as they worry about being judged by others. And around 1 in 6 of the British population also suffers from moderate to […]
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Experts issue urgent Freshers Week guidance for students: Ketamine is not a “safe” drug Consultant Psychiatrists at Priory have warned about rising ketamine use among students Addiction and substance misuse experts have issued an urgent safety warning ahead of the new academic year Ketamine use can make people vulnerable, can lead to depression and anxiety, […]
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Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during back to school season. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as much as possible. However, it is also reasonable and healthy for anyone to […]
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Australians at risk of developing dementia could support their brain health with increased physical activity, and a new study led by University of Melbourne researchers explores how best to encourage older people to get more active. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, lead author and PhD candidate with the Academic Unit of Psychiatry of […]
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75 years of age: A global study co-led by researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has found one in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Professor John McGrath from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, Professor Ronald Kessler […]
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