Tag: Health
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The differences between Seasonal Affective Disorder and the winter blues
In 1984, psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal coined the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Now 30 years later, BBC looks at the differences between SAD and the winter blues. Winter blues often involves a lack of sleep while SAD means people are permanently tired and spend longer in bed, she says. Jarvis estimates between 3% and 5%…
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Alcohol Awareness Week – 17th to 23rd November 2014
In the lead up to Alcohol Awareness Week, charity Alcohol Concern has published some useful information and resources to help those who are concerned about alcohol intake. Their theme for this year is, ‘Facing our alcohol problem: Taking back our health and high streets.’ Local authorities and other organisations, from pharmacies to treatment service providers,…
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The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Oxford Brookes University
Can happiness be measured? The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire attempts to do just that. Developed by Michael Argyle and Peter Hills of Oxford Brookes University, and originally published in the Journal of Personality and Individual Differences, it’s one several measures of “subjective wellbeing” (aka happiness) constructed by scientific research psychologists. It may be helpful in charting…
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Stress survey by The British Association of Anger Management
Every year The British Association of Anger Management helps people ‘Keep Cool Over Yule’ by offering some useful strategies as part of its National Anger Awareness Month, taking place from 1st to 31st December 2014. This year, they want to encourage people to do a Stress Survey, aiming to feel the mood of the nation…
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Photosensitive patients are at high risk of year-round low Vitamin D status, finds UK study A study part-funded by the British Skin Foundation has found that photosensitive patients are at a high risk of year-round low vitamin D status, rather than just in the winter months. Photosensitivity disorders are characterised by abnormal skin reactions to…
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World Action on Salt and Health calls for immediate action A NEW 2014 international survey by World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) [1] reveals that people in certain countries are still being fed double the amount of salt by popular brands as other countries – reaffirming the chaotic approach being taken by world renowned…
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Behind the headlines NHS choices looks at recent reports into the effect of broccoli supplement, sulforaphane, on autism following a study by the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, the University of Massachusetts and The John Hopkins University School of Medicine. The study found the symptoms of ASD improved in two-thirds of adolescent and young men who took…
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The King’s Fund ‘How healthy are we?’ infographic reports that musculo-skeletal disorders and mental health problems accounted for more than half of years lived with disability in the UK in 2010. Access the guide, which contains basic facts on the health of England’s population » Image: Dollar Photo Club
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Today is World Mental Health Day – an annual celebration of mental health education, awareness and advocacy. In the International Therapist article, State of Mind, Dr Karen Pilkington looks at the evidence base and use of complementary therapies in anxiety and depression. Read the article here Find out more about World Mental Health Day here…
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Study reveals parents’ choices in providing children’s packed lunches
Research conducted by academics at Leeds Beckett University has revealed parents’ motivations for sending their children to primary school with a packed lunch, as well as exploring what parents choose to include. Initial findings from the study reveal that parents predominantly provide their children with packed lunches in order to ensure that their child has…
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NHS Choices looks at chokeberry extract, following a study into its use in chemotherapy Researchers found that adding the chokeberry extract to gemcitabine (a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer) was more effective at halting the growth of cancer cells than the drug alone. Pancreatic cancer is a condition with notoriously poor…
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High levels of physical activity are associated with better reading and arithmetic skills in the first three school years among boys A recent Finnish study shows that higher levels of physical activity are related to better academic achievement during the first three school years particularly in boys. The study published in PLOS ONE was conducted…
