Quit smoking this January with Better Health

Quit Smoking

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 No.1 Menopause Doctor: They’re Lying To You About Menopause! Mary Claire Haver

Menopause symptoms, perimenopausal symptoms, weight loss, exercise, hormone replacement therapy.     If you enjoyed this, you will LOVE this conversation with Dr Mindy Pelz:    • The Miracle Doctor: Get Your Sex Life…   00:00 Intro 02:56 Your mission 07:05 The Crazy Effects Of Menopause On Women’s Bodies & Their Mental Health 09:13 What Is Menopause & It’s Symptoms? 15:00 Women With Menopause […]

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Unveiling the Ties Between Alcoholism and Depression

Unveiling the Ties Between Alcoholism and Depression: The Maze of Mental Health: Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the intricate connection between alcohol use and depression, shedding light on the profound impact these two adversaries can have on mental health. In this exploration, we delve into the complexities of the dual struggle […]

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WHO launches commission to foster social connection

social connection

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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PTSD – All About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

ptsd

Anyone can experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from something distressing that they have seen, experienced or that has happened to someone close to them. Around 1 in 10 people in the UK are expected to experience PTSD in their lives and with the stigma surrounding PTSD and mental health, may will not get the help […]

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Breast cancer survivors: new training to treat ‘chemo-brain’

chemo-brain

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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New resources aim to bring light to people living with seasonal depression

light

A new range of creative educational resources is aiming to help people who suffer from low mood during the winter months to bring some light into their lives. Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh led the development of the resources, which draw on the experiences of people living with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or […]

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Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age

sleep apnoea in middle age

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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Brain stimulation project could treat wide range of neurological disorders

brain

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a cross-Europe project which is aiming to develop a revolutionary new method of treating a wide range of neurological disorders.  The Wireless Deep Brain Stimulation Through Engineered Multifunctional Nanomaterials project, or BRAINSTORM, is setting out to develop tiny injectable magnets which could help restore function to damaged […]

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Reducing risk of developing dementia

developing dementia

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 […]

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