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Increased loneliness has become a global public health issue
Loneliness has become a new pandemic across many countries, creating a range of mental and physical health problems for people on a global scale.
Two studies create new definition for Long COVID
A new definition for Long COVID, alongside key effects in young people, has been developed by two NIHR funded studies.
Medical cannabis-based treatments: Research, production & distribution
Prof Trevor M Jones charts the priorities for research and development, production and distribution of medical cannabis-based treatments
85% of teachers in the Global South provided extra care for girls in education
Many teachers took on ‘humanitarian roles’ during COVID-19 school closures, aiming to improve girls’ education - as well as providing healthcare and safeguarding.
Alison Kriel – Above & Beyond Education
Alison is an experienced Head Teacher with a demonstrated history of high attainment working within the education management industry.
She has a passion for staff and pupil wellbeing, the celebration of the teaching profession, inclusion and diversity and she enjoys supporting school leaders and schools facing demanding challenges. Alison turned around...
Physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, considers the role of physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
Reducing malnutrition in care homes using AI
Possible new tech could help reduce malnutrition, improving overall health in long-term care homes using Artificial Intelligence
Men at higher risk of “sextortion” since the COVID pandemic
Men, Black and Native American women, and LGBTQ Individuals at high risk of falling victim to online extortion
Levelling Up: Communities do not need to catch up, they need a new model
Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development, says that communities need a new model for Levelling Up.
Protecting ageing synapses through exercise
Keeping the ageing population as active as possible, enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition.
Chronic pain is the norm for 50% of people with long-term conditions
According to a UK study, those with multimorbidity are statistically between two and four times as likely to experience chronic pain.
Human & animal health, food security & biosecurity
Curtis R Youngs from Iowa State University probes the relationship between human and animal health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including comment on the food system & biosecurity programmes.
How wearables can help improve cardiovascular health
Wearable devices are being used as part of a cardiology programme “Our Hearts Our Minds” to support patients at risk of, or who have a cardiovascular condition.
Caring for those who care for us
Claudia Marinetti, Director of Mental Health Europe, calls for action to curb the prevalence of mental distress amongst frontline health workers.
10 years of the Social Value Act
As 2022 marks 10 years since the Social Value Act came into force, Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal takes stock of where we are, and how things look for the year to come.
Delivering care-centred workplaces for acute care
Specialists in acute care Draeger Medical UK Ltd prioritise patient wellbeing and efficiency in holistic approach to a well-designed healthcare workplace
ICSs can only be as healthy as the people who run them
Integrated Care Systems have a unique chance to transform public sector health and care delivery. Data-led insights around staff resource and wellbeing will be critical to their success, says Suzanne Marshall, Clinical Governance Officer at GoodShape.
Preventing burnout: Supporting mental health in the workplace
Nicola Hemmings, Workplace Scientist at Koa Health, and Dr Claire Vowell, Counselling Psychologist, discuss the growing problem of burnout
A WHO perspective on mental health
Dr Florence Baingana, Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO African Region speaks about mental health and why it is so important today
A ten-minute run could improve brain processing
Researchers have found that the increased activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex of the brain after a brief run can improve cognitive function.