Why it’s worth striking the right note for people with dementia
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Why it’s worth striking the right note for people with dementia

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/15/why-its-worth-striking-the-right-note-for-people-with-dementia By Letters at the Guardian News Pat Kirwan on the rewards of playing music for those with the condition, and Prof Martin Green and Veronica Franklin Gould on accessing creative activities It’s sad that Susan Tomes’ offer of playing for patients with dementia ground to a halt through red tape (Letters, 12 January). I can…

Breast cancer risk test ‘game changer’
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Breast cancer risk test ‘game changer’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46875367 By BBC Health News Experts have developed a potentially “game-changing” test to predict a woman’s risk of breast cancer. It combines information on family history and hundreds of genetic markers with other factors, such as weight, to give the most comprehensive assessment possible, says Cancer Research UK. The test is…

Nutritionists launch portion size guide to tackle overeating
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Nutritionists launch portion size guide to tackle overeating

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/14/nutritionists-launch-portion-size-guide-to-tackle-overeating By Sarah Boseley Health editor at the Guardian news Recommendations focus on how much people should eat during the day to stay healthy Ministers and public health experts have long been telling us we eat too much sugar, saturated fat and salt but less attention has been paid to the size of…

Low-calorie hospital where healthy-eating NHS staff lead battle against obesity
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Low-calorie hospital where healthy-eating NHS staff lead battle against obesity

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/low-calorie-hospital-healthy-eating-13850821 By  Danny Buckland the Mirror news On National Obesity Awareness Week Bosses at Tameside General Hospital have removed fizzy drinks and sugary snacks from vending machines and shelves hospital has taken drastic action to tackle obesity by getting its staff to lead by example. Vending machine “full-fat” drinks and sugary…

Global fight against killer diseases seeks £11bn
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Global fight against killer diseases seeks £11bn

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46840411 By  Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, BBC News A key fund which finances the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is seeking fresh investment worth £11bn. The French President Emmanuel Macron is launching the latest round to replenish the Global Fund in Paris. It is being called “a decisive moment”. The fund says progress has…