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People who follow the “MIND” or Mediterranean diet may have increased protection against neurodegenerative diseases, a major study has revealed.
MIND and Mediterranean diet linked to better brain health
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Covid-19 restrictions having “detrimental impact” on children in care
Covid-19 isolation measures are having a profound effect on the wellbeing of children in care, a major study has revealed. Read more
Small number of damaged brain cells can cause “whole brain to shut down”, study reveals
Just a small number of damaged brain cells can cause the whole brain to shut down after a traumatic brain injury, a major study has revealed. Read more
Foster care capacity failing to meet demand, Ofsted reveals
The number of foster carers in England increased “only slightly” this year despite demand increasing to record levels, a major study has revealed. Read more
Loneliness increases severity of Parkinson’s disease symptoms, study reveals
People with Parkinson’s disease experience worse symptoms the lonelier they get, a major study has found. Read more
New disability symbol to help businesses support people with disabilities throughout pandemic
A new disability symbol has been launched across the UK in response to face coverings “becoming the norm”, it has been revealed. Read more
Major football body launches brain injury support group
A major football body is launching an advisory group to help former athletes who have developed neurodegenerative conditions seek treatment and advice, it has been announced. Read more
Air pollution increases risk of Parkinson’s disease, study reveals
Just a small amount of air pollution could raise the risk of developing a neurodegenerative disorder, such as Parkinson’s disease, by 13 per cent, a major study has revealed. Read more
Detecting frailty early may “reduce risk of dementia”, study suggests
Detecting frailty early may help reduce the risk of dementia or delay its onset, a major study has revealed. Read more
DWP confirm major changes to Personal Independence Payment assessment after Supreme Court ruling
Disabled people who were ineligible to claim enhanced Personal Independence Payments (PIP) because they were considered not to need “social support” may now be eligible after a Supreme Court ruling, it has been suggested. Read more