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Seaweed strandings cause a stink – here’s why they harm your health
Seaweed piling up on a beach might look harmless, but as quantities begin to rot, they can release gases that are toxic to people.
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Substance-use disorders linked to sixfold higher risk of suicidal behaviour – new study
In my work as an addiction psychiatrist, I meet people whose lives have been severely affected by alcohol or drug use, often alongside other forms of mental distress.
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The mental health of politicians is a critical issue - we should all care
When political leaders disclose mental health challenges, the public debate usually focuses on their personal experiences, resilience and even electoral prospects.
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Covid fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow
Playing with your children or meeting a friend for coffee are everyday activities that many people move between without giving much thought to how much mental or physical energy they take.
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Brain stimulation could reshape how you learn new skills
Whether learning a new piano piece or adapting your tennis serve, acquiring physical skills depends on your brain’s ability to strengthen and refine00918-4) neural connections.
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What the differences between Danish and British humour can teach us about laughter
We all like to laugh. Not only is it entertaining and helpful for social bonding, but it also makes us feel good. When we laugh at something we find funny, our bodies release feel-good hormones.
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Overprescribing can take a toll on older peoples’ health and independence – here’s what can be done
Around 8 million people in the UK take five or more medications each day (known as polypharmacy), with a further 2 million people taking ten or more prescription drugs daily.
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Neet with a disability: what’s holding back visually impaired young people who want to work
Through my research I have had the fortune of following 80 young people with vision impairment over 11 years. I tracked their journey from school through to adulthood, speaking at regular intervals to establish what had happened since we la…
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Homeless people can now get free flu jabs – but will this initiative actually reach them?
From the start of October, people sleeping rough or staying in homeless hostels and night shelters in England can get a free flu vaccine for the first time. But will the jab reach those who need it?