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Research study to help shape future of dementia care
A study, which will shape the future of education and training around dementia within the NHS, has been launched by health researchers at three Yorkshire universities. The research team, led by Claire Surr, Professor of Dementia Studies at Leeds Beckett University, alongside collaborators from the University of Bradford and the University of Leeds, will investigate…
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The importance of the first embrace
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a video to show just how important touch is to a newborn baby. The first embrace between mother and child is said to ‘provide a healthy start for every newborn baby.’ Watch the video Image
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Quote of the week
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.” Maya Angelou Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
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Regular spicy food could lower the risk of early death according to study
Researchers in China find health benefits in spicy food after extensive study shows that those who regularly consume spicy food may be less at risk from early death than those who do not eat spicy food. Read the full report Image
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Health regulation ‘unfit for future’ says Professional Standards Authority
The regulatory framework for health and social care needs radical change. It is out of date, over-complicated and too expensive, the Professional Standards Authority says in Rethinking Regulation published on Thursday. The body, which oversees organisations that regulate health and care professionals in the UK, calls for redesign of regulation in order to deal with…
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Quote of the week
“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” Swami Sivananda Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image
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Quote of the week
“Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image
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Reiki featured in New Hampshire Magazine
New Hampshire Magazine (USA) recently featured an article about the benefits of reiki to hospital patients, including babies born to mothers who used drugs while pregnant. Read the article here Image
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New research looks at link between sugary drinks and type 2 diabetes
An open access research article published by the BMJ examines the associations between consumption of sugar sweetened drinks, artificially sweetened drinks, and fruit juice with type 2 diabetes in the UK and US. Read the full article here Image
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Quote of the week
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image
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Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month 2015
July is Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month (EMCAM). EMCAM was set up to raise awareness and provide support for people in the UK affected by cancer who are from ethnic minority communities. Certain types of cancer occur more frequently in particular groups, with African-Caribbean men three times more likely to develop prostate cancer compared to…
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Quote of the week
“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” Arthur Ashe Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Image
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