Digital dementia care training ‘improves quality of life in care homes’
The first-of-its-kind iWHELD programme also led to a drop in the prescription of sedatives to residents, study reveals
‘Say no to unwanted festive invitations’
Doing so can protect mental health and guard against burnout, new study says
New understanding of impact of tau in neurodegenerative disease
Research reveals the physical damage the protein can cause to neurons within the brain
National anti-loneliness strategy ‘has made no impact’
People aged over 65 have seen no positive developments in their mental health or social isolation, study reveals
Obsessive screen use ‘impairs brain function’
Disordered screen time can impact attention and higher-level thinking, research reveals
Exercise ‘could reduce stroke risk post-menopause’
Study shows optimum period is during or shortly after the menopause, rather than years down the line
How deep learning is tackling mental health
New insight can help in suicide and self harm prevention in young people and help tailor support to their needs
Genetic therapy targets childhood epilepsy
A new gene therapy has been developed in an attempt to cure a devastating form of childhood epilepsy, which a new study shows can significantly reduce seizures in mice. The study sought to find an alternative to surgery for children with focal cortical dysplasia.
Drug treatment for concussion ‘shows promise’
Pilot study reveals potential to tackle common symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury, further trials now expected
Care provider adds to brain injury portfolio
A specialist care provider is continuing its expansion with a new purpose-built addition to its brain injury rehabilitation portfolio. Linnet Mews will deliver active, community-based rehabilitation to people in and around Clowne, Chesterfield, to help meet demand in the area.
