Dr Emma Vardy

Dr Emma Vardy is a Research Associate in Children’s Reading Development at Coventry University.

People need pets: how dogs can help children read

Integrative, Lifestyle, Mental Health
Explaining SAD or the winter blues
As clocks went back this weekend, a Priory expert explains ‘SAD’ syndrome, why more people might experience it this year and why snow (if it comes) can actually help: • …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Infection/Disease, Innovation
Human challenge studies for COVID-19
Researchers are set to explore a human challenge study with the virus that causes COVID-19, the first such study anywhere in the world. The Human Challenge Programme is a partnership …
Call of Duty, Cancer, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update
Breast Cancer in the British Army
Jacque Morrow, 43, a staff sergeant in the British Army based in Amesbury, was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020 and had a mastectomy just before lockdown. Here she …
Ageing, Innovation, Integrative
Invaluable tech solutions to help older people
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and …
Video, Women's Health
My menopausal vagina
One women’s journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Written in a `tongue in cheek’ way to help break taboos of vaginal atrophy. Informative, serious, tear-jerking and guaranteed to make you …