One million more people a year with mental health problems will receive treatment in England by 2021, the NHS has pledged. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2016
New study says Parkinson’s patients can be trained to respond to placebo
The administration of placebos has been found to elicit promising responses in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD), but only if these patients have previously been taking apomorphine. Continue reading
NI research shines light on link between Down’s syndrome and poor near vision
Scientists from Ulster University in Northern Ireland have discovered one of the underlying reasons why young children with Down’s syndrome have historically suffered from poor near-vision. Continue reading
Suicide among women and young girls is on the rise
The number of young girls and women committing suicide has risen by a third, according to latest figures. Continue reading
New research says seafood could help those at risk of Alzheimer’s
A nine year study by Chicago’s Rush University recently revealed that a diet rich in fish could help to ward off Alzheimer’s for those with a genetic risk of developing the disease. Continue reading
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones opens up about battle with bipolar disorder
Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has recently made public her battles with bipolar disorder, in a bid to help fellow sufferers, and combat the public “stigma” attached to mental illness. Continue reading
Antidepressants double the risk of suicide in teens, report finds
Children and adolescents are twice as likely to exhibit suicidal or aggressive behaviour if they take commonly prescribed antidepressants, according to a new study. Continue reading
Yoga teacher sets up specialist studio for people with learning disabilities
East London yoga teacher Anne Byworth has kick-started The Space East, an all-new yoga, Pilates and Wellness studio, catering specifically for people with learning disabilities. Continue reading