Winter challenges faced by older people
A new report from Age UK reveals the enormous challenges millions of older people face this winter. Over 10 million people are worried about being able to afford to heat their homes.
New MND Treatments
UK MND charities focus on bringing new treatments to patients in 2024, as this Neuro Rehab Times article explains.
Air pollution speeds progression of lung diseases, UK study finds
This Guardian article reports about a study that adds growing evidence that health harm from air pollution accumulates through our lifetimes.
Why are serious heart attacks more likely on a Monday?
An article in Heart Matters magazine "Why are serious heart attacks more likely on a Monday?" looks behind the headline and explains the findings of new research.
Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia
This review and analysis by various researchers looks into Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia.
Gene editing in aid of mental health
This Guardian article looks at removing childhood trauma from our brains. See Does gene editing hold the key to improving mental health? for some answers.
£50 Million for Motor Neurone Disease Research
The UK Government announcement will ensure that funding reaches front line researchers quickly, enabling faster progress towards treatments. See Government delivers on pledge for £50 million motor neurone disease research funding.
Fear of Covid as a block to socialising
A Guardian article about a man’s fear of Covid and how it prevents him from going out and mixing with other people. See My brother’s fear of Covid has stopped him socialising. How can I help him?
Launch of website
This website is under construction. It will be launched in 2023.