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...
Tag: neurology
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...
ADHD Treatment – Why do Doctors Stimulate Hyper Kids?
One Minute Medical School expert talks about the issues surrounding drug therapies for children with ADHD.
OCD – One Minute Medical School
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects up to 2 per cent of the population. Did you know kids can get it from an infection?
Private View: Matthew Stone’s Manifesto
In a new self-directed film, the self-proclaimed art shaman walks us through his recent practice, his difficulties facing a bout of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and...
Gut flora need fibre
Amended by the author 06/07/2016 The activity of our gut bacteria plays an important role in supporting good health and may hold the key to combating...
The brain of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s is a disease that physically affects the brain, causing the cells to die off. It is named after a German neurologist, Alois Alzheimer who first described...
Emotional intelligence in social work
Social workers, like nurses and healthcare workers, have high-stress jobs which can take a mental and physical toll. The rate of work related stress and...
