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Free entry to the lecture ‘Every move you make – the normal psychology of chronic pain’ with Professor Stephen Morley from the University of Leeds. 6th December 2012 at Stockton Arts Centre, 7.00-8.15pm What has psychology got to do with pain? I suspect that psychology is associated with abnormality in the minds of many people.…
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Research published in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing looked at the use of complementary and alternative therapy among Lebanese patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, as well as the perceived efficacy and side effects of complementary and alternative therapy in the treatment of these diseases. Therapies used included exercise, massage,…
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The Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund is now open for applications, part of the Scottish Government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy 2014 programme – a new fund to build or upgrade local sports and recreation facilities in Scotland. More info
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Following recent reports in the media, the NHS looks at claims that green tea can lower the risk of bowel cancer. Articles on this subject follow a study where almost 70,000 Chinese women were monitored over an 11-year period, collecting data on lifestyle and cancer outcomes. Full article Image: iStockphoto
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A recent article in The Scientist, ‘Omega-3s: Fishing for a Mechanism’, looks at the effectiveness of fish oils for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. “Dietary intake of PUFAs, specifically the n-3 PUFAs found in fish (commonly known as omega-3s), could serve as a perfect solution, but the lack of understanding of how PUFAs…
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A large-scale clinical trial, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, has shown that acupuncture can reduce fatigue in former breast cancer patients. Professor Alex Molassiotis, from the University of Manchester, who led the trial said: “Fatigue is a blight on the lives of thousands of former cancer patients and this trial proves acupuncture can…
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Habia has issued some clarification on the ’Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012’, following concerns that enforcement bodies may charge businesses for inspection. Wendy Nixon, Habia’s health and safety expert, said, “Whilst we encourage salons to remain vigilant on all health and safety matters, they should rest assured that these changes in no way affect them and…
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Recently published results from the Great British Sleep Survey show that over 51% of the country struggle to get a good night’s sleep. From 20,814 respondents, it also showed that women are three times more likely to be affected than men. Click here to read the full report at a glance. You can also select…
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Film Noir tutorial from Maybelline – perfect for Autumn/Winter evenings. More info Photo credit: Maybelline / Tumblr
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Movember is here! Men across the country are sprouting moustaches, raising awareness and vital finds for prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Starting with a clean shaven face on the 1st November, men grow and groom a moustache for the entire month, gaining sponsorship along the way. If you haven’t registered yet or would like to…
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Mindfulness makes you a better leader The Harvard Business Review Blog Network recently published an article on how mindfulness is important when making strides in your career. While many measure success in monetary terms, many are embracing the idea of making a positive impact on others. The practice of mindful leadership gives you tools to…
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A new study finds that horror movies help to burn calories – Happy Halloween! Horror movies certainly increase the heart rate. Scientists at the University of Westminster monitored this, plus oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output, discovering that a higher number of calories were burnt during films. “As the pulse quickens and blood pumps around…
