The stigma of mental health
I must start this article by saying that this is what happened to me when I was diagnosed as being mentally ill, and about what happened to me during the time I spent in hospital. Everyone has differe ...
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Living with dementia – a personal story
Seven years ago, we received the diagnosis that my mum had vascular dementia. There is still confusion over the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s: there are over 200 causes of dementia, and ...
Quitting smoking reduces the risks of Stroke
Quitting smoking even in later life can help stop your life being cut short by cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research. Researchers from the German Cancer Research Centre, analysed dat ...
Saying thank you brings better health
We are hearing a lot about mindfulness these days which is being touted as a beneficial way to help depression and to get the best out of yourself. It seems even British Army Officers are being sent ...