Guiding surgeons in the dark
Surgeons often operate in the dark. They have a limited view of the surface of the organ, and can typically not see what lies hidden...
Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity category celebrates and explores the varied ways human brains can function, encompassing conditions such as autism, ADHD and other cognitive profiles. It highlights lived experience, research, support strategies and societal perspectives, while advocating for understanding, inclusion and respect. With thoughtful, informed content, this category aims to broaden appreciation of neurological differences and promote wellbeing across diverse communities.
No aluminium, no Alzheimer’s disease
The Emperor is Naked: No aluminium, no Alzheimer’s disease. This is the, perhaps unexpected, conclusion of a new open access paper published in Journal of Alzheimer’s...
GoPro cameras improve firefighting decisions
GoPro cameras fitted on firefighters’ helmets have helped improve commanders’ decisions during emergencies. Fire officers were fitted with the cameras during virtual reality simulations, giving...
Altering meal times to beat jet lag
Altering your meal times could be the key to minimising disruption to the body clock caused by shift work or jet lag, according to new...
Young onset dementia at the Alzheimer’s Show
According to Alzheimer’s Society, there are approximately 42,000 people in the UK with a form of young onset dementia, where ‘young’ means between the ages...
City life increases risk of psychosis
City life may substantially increase a young person's risk of having psychosis, including hearing voices and feeling extremely paranoid, according to a new study from King’s College...
Keeping young
My first trusteeship was back in 1987 for what is now Age UK. The charity now includes more than 150 local Age UKs throughout England...
The Aluminium Age
We are living in The Aluminium Age. Throughout the history of humankind we have lived through various ‘metal ages’ including the Iron Age and the...
Why everyone should drink silicon-rich mineral water
UK tap water contains very low levels of dissolved silicon or silicic acid (more often referred to as silica), which is unfortunate for the nation's...
Electric currents can boost memory
Stimulating the brain with electric current can boost memory, according to scientists at Imperial College, London. They found that applying a low voltage current can...
