Sitting in a refrigerator in a Swedish laboratory is what promises to be a cheap and effective cancer treatment. So why are the trials to bring it to market not going ahead? A great article in The Telegraph explores this interesting subject. On the snow-clotted plains of central Sweden a […]
There’s a reason depression can be so difficult to treat: Scientists are still figuring out exactly how and why it strikes. An article recently published on www.uk.businessinsider.com discussed a new report in Nature by Emily Anthes who explores why therapy and drugs sometimes work — and sometimes don’t. Depression doesn’t just […]
Mental health is making more headlines these day and the emphasis is on acknowledging where suffers have been failed and finding solutions. England’s chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies, has recently said that mental health needs to be more of a priority, with targets for waiting times and more protection […]
Based on current conversations we are having in person and on social media it is obvious how concerned people are about the Ebola virus. Now with new cases being reported in Spain and the USA, even the most calm and pragmatic people are showing some genuine concern about what is now being […]
As new government guidelines prescribe a drug for ‘mild alcoholics’, The Telegraph took a look at some conflicting research we have had about alcohol over the past few years. The new drug is to be prescribed for “mild alcoholics” who drink two glasses of wine a night, as part of an attempt […]
Normally we think about hitting the gym to look better, maybe to get fitter and improve our heart heath but working out can be a big benefit for your mental health too. A great article published on www.huffingtonpost.com outlines 13 additional benefits to your health that have got nothing to do with your […]
A new report published on www.theguardian.com has suggested that news is bad for your health. It leads to fear and aggression, and hinders your creativity and ability to think deeply. The solution? Stop consuming it altogether. In the past few decades, we have generally recognised the hazards of living with […]
Only one in four of English voters have faith in the current system in place to care for them in old age. Major polling shows care is a top priority for voters and indicated that among middle aged voters concern about how they will cope in their older years is something that […]
It seems these days that people are more sensitive to the idea of food allergies and more and more people are abstaining from dairy and wheat believing themselves intolerant. Self diagnosis is never a good idea and it is really important to speak to your doctor if you have any […]
A really interesting article was published in NaturalNews.com. We wouldn’t normally recreate an article word for word, but the author makes a very interesting argument for a natural approach to Alzheimer’s and we didn’t want to do an injustice to the article. They report that there have been three attempts since 2012 to create […]
