Researchers shed light on how human vision perceives scale
Researchers from Aston University and the University of York have discovered new insights into how the human brain makes perceptual judgements of the external world....
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
How do effectively deal with insomnia
Severe insomnia can wreak havoc with mental health and physical wellbeing. According to the NHS website, insomnia is defined as regularly experiencing problems sleeping. Sleep is...
Children more sedentary during the week since lockdown
New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are still more sedentary during the...
How are PCBs driving advances in MedTech?
Medical technology (also known as MedTech) is growing at a rapid pace as innovative startups and industry stalwarts alike find new and interesting ways to...
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon - It’s a big date for the 40,000 people who run the 26 miles, but equally it’s...
Mental health: Supporting youngsters
Many children and young people struggle with their emotions and behaviour. We know that the majority of mental health conditions start in early adolescence, but...
Game changing tech investment
Multi-million-pound investment for University spinout to adapt 'game-changing' technology for Lyme disease and diabetes. The team who devised ground-breaking technology to create covid tests at...
Funding sight loss breakthrough research
Funding sight loss breakthrough research: A team of scientists led by a Northumbria University academic has won funding to research an eye disease suffered by...
Top tips on supporting your child during exams
Top tips on supporting your child during exams: As the exam season begins, Action for Children’s Parent Talk team issues top tips on supporting your...
Dentists: Care home residents baring brunt of access crisis
Fourfold increase in residents unable to access routine NHS care: The British Dental Association has stressed Ministers must act on new research from the Care Quality...
