Number of over 85s in UK to double in 25 years, amid fears of social care crisis escalating
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Number of over 85s in UK to double in 25 years, amid fears of social care crisis escalating

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/21/health/e-cigarettes-quit-smoking-uk-study/index.html By Gabriella Swerling, social affairs editor The number of over 85s in the UK is set to double within the next 25 years, new data reveals, amid fears of the social care crisis escalating. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today published data showing national population projections. Researchers found…

Microphone could diagnose ‘noisy’ arthritic knees
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Microphone could diagnose ‘noisy’ arthritic knees

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50071602 By BBC Health News Technology used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges could be used to diagnose ‘noisy’ arthritic knees, a study suggests. It involved a tiny microphone being attached to participants’ knees to pick up high-frequency sounds. Although not audible to humans, the waveforms can be…

NHS screening ‘needs to fit with busy lives’
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NHS screening ‘needs to fit with busy lives’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50045477 By BBC Health News There needs to be easier access to NHS screening programmes in England, including evening and weekend clinics, to increase uptake, a review says The report by Prof Sir Mike Richards also called for tests to be offered in a wider variety of locations, including mobile…

The link between stress and depression … and the 10 simple words that could help
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The link between stress and depression … and the 10 simple words that could help

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/13/the-link-between-stress-and-depression-and-the-10-simple-words-that-could-help By Dean Burnett Guardian news Neurological insights into how the brain processes stress, and how it can develop into depression, have led to new interventions It’s a damp, midweek afternoon. Even so, Cardiff’s walk-in stress management course has pulled in more than 50 people. There are teenagers, white-haired older…

Mental healthcare hit by ‘alarming’ shortage of psychiatrists
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Mental healthcare hit by ‘alarming’ shortage of psychiatrists

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/07/mental-healthcare-hit-by-alarming-shortage-of-psychiatrists By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Report finds one in 10 UK posts unfilled with young people and mothers worst affected A UK-wide shortage of psychiatrists is forcing children with eating disorders and other troubled young people to wait longer for NHS care, it has been claimed. About one in 10 consultant…