Millions of people are affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s every year. These conditions affect the memory and are mainly suffered by older people. At present, there is no cure, but research is ongoing to find ways of preventing dementia. While most of the risk factors are out of your control, there are some things you
As health organisations and charities up and down the UK mark World Alzheimer’s Day today, a new report from Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Office of Health Economics has released new projections on how many of us will develop the condition in the future. It is estimated that one in three born this year will
“Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. By the end of this year, there will be 850,000 people with dementia in the UK. By 2025, it is estimated that this figure will have grown
World Blood Donor Day: Who Can Donate?
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). This global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations while thanking people who have already donated. Figures from the NHS reveal that the trust needs over 200 000 new donors each year to meet…
How Carers Can Stay Healthy and Connected
Today, many unpaid carers are not receiving the advice and support they need. Some people don't even realise they're classed as carers, even though they are solely responsible for another person's wellbeing. Taking place between 10-16 June 2019, Carers Week aims to raise awareness for…
Cervical Cancer Screening Tests: Why You Shouldn't Put Yours Off
The 10th-16th of June marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, an important annual campaign to improve and raise awareness of women's health issues. While many women feel anxious about attending these appointments, cervical cancer screening saves lives, so putting them off can have dangerous health implications.…
Diabetes Week: The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2
Diabetes Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness of Diabetes and helps fund vital research. The condition is on the rise in the UK, with approximately 3.8 million people now diagnosed. It’s estimated that almost 1 million people are also living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, bringing…
Tourettes: What Are the Treatment Options?
One of the most common yet misunderstood disorders around the world is Tourette's syndrome, also known as ‘TS’. TS is a neurological disorder that can be identified through various symptoms, also known as tics. Tics can take relatively mild, uncomplicated forms or they can be…
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