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Could lifestyle choices be linked to development of early-onset dementia?
Writing for Health Europa, Ella Hendrix explores whether lifestyle factors could play a role in rising levels of early-onset dementia.
Early-onset dementia appears to be...
Are finances a factor in the development of dementia?
New research from the University of Exeter and UCL in the UK has found that older adults in England who have fewer financial resources...
How are mood disorders and circadian rhythm disruption linked?
A study led by the University of Glasgow, UK, has found that disrupted circadian rhythm increases the risk of an individual developing mood disorders...
A new special treatment could help treat depression and anxiety disorders
A strong link between depression and anxiety disorders and autoimmune thyroiditis has been proven by scientists, and now a new special treatment could help...
NICE recommends Biogen’s Avonex for multiple sclerosis
The National Institute for Heath and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced its recommendation of Biogen’s Avonex® (interferon beta-1a), which is used as an option...
What are the key factors to support quality of life in dementia?
A new study from the University of Exeter, UK, has identified the key factors that should be targeted to ensure those living with dementia...
New virtual reality therapy proves successful in treating anxiety
A psychology clinic based in Harley Street, London, UK, is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) as a treatment for a range of...
Is cholesterol a risk factor for the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease?
New research from the University of Cambridge, UK, has found that cholesterol may be a contributing factor to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
It was...
People with chronic anxiety at increased risk of heart disease
Those with chronic anxiety see sympathetic nerve activity, which is linked to regulation of blood pressure, increase during mental and physiological stress, which could...
The EUMH Alliance highlights importance of worker mental health
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work (SafeDay), the European Alliance for Mental Health – Employment and Work (EUMH Alliance) highlighted that...
A bad night’s sleep linked to suicidal thoughts in depression sufferers
New research from the University of Manchester, UK, has shown that having a bad night’s sleep can lead to suicidal thoughts in those suffering...
Are certain anticholinergic drugs linked to dementia risk increase?
A link between long term use of certain anticholinergic drugs and dementia risk increase has been found by UK researchers.
To help find the link...
Can eating fish prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease?
A potential link has been found between consumption of fish and the prevention of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study from Chalmers University...
Maternal depression during pregnancy may affect child development
A link between poorer child neurodevelopment and symptoms of maternal depression in the first year postpartum has been found in a new study.
The recent...
A renewed focus on neurodegenerative disease research
Health Europa places a special focus on the projects funded through the EU Joint Programme for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND), the largest international research...
New MIPS Protection helmets will further aid avoidance of brain injuries
Swedish brain safety technology company MIPS has continued its product expansion by bringing force-dampening technology to more helmets in an effort to help reduce...
Could late-stage menopause benefit memory in later years?
A recently published study has found that entering menopause at a later age may be associated with a small benefit to memory later in...
Concussion can increase risk of prolonged headaches
A new study has shown that people who were hospitalised with a mild head injury, like concussion, had twice as high a risk of...
Quickly assessing severity of head injuries with a new method
A new and faster way to assess the levels of consciousness in individuals suffering with head injuries could improve the accuracy and speed of...
Exeter Uni researching new treatments for bipolar disorder
Experts from the University of Exeter, UK, are currently working on new treatments for bipolar disorder and researching the psychological processes that might contribute...
