News
Posted: 30th November 2020
Subject: Green Living
Sub-category: Climate Change
Climate change: Temperature analysis shows UN goals ‘within reach’
A new analysis, seen by the BBC, suggests the goals of the UN Paris climate agreement are getting "within reach."
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Posted: 30th November 2020
Subject: 1° and 2° Prevention of Illnesses, Nutrition
Sub-category: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vitamin D
More than 2.5m people in England to get free vitamin D
More than 2.5 million people in England are to be offered a free supply of vitamin D by the government, officials have said. Care homes in England will automatically receive supplies of the supplement for their residents in plans announced on Saturday. People on the clinically extremely vulnerable list will be sent a letter offering them the chance to opt in for a supply to their homes.
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Posted: 30th November 2020
Subject: IM Specialities
Sub-category: Environmental Medicine
The Goldman environmental prize winners 2020
Drawing on the power of youth activism, Kristal Ambrose (third from left) convinced the government of the Bahamas to ban single-use plastic bags, cutlery and straws, and Styrofoam containers and cups. Announced in April 2018, the nationwide ban went into effect in January 2020.
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Posted: 26th November 2020
Subject: Therapy and Self Help
Sub-category: Exercise and Movement
Every move counts towards better health – says WHO
Up to 5 million deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active. At a time when many people are home bound due to COVID-19, new WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, launched today, emphasize that everyone, of all ages and abilities, can be physically active and that every type of movement counts.
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Posted: 21st November 2020
Subject: IM Approaches by Illness gender and age
Sub-category: Cancer
Study of “exceptional responders” yields clues to cancer and potential treatments
In a comprehensive analysis of patients with cancer who had exceptional responses to therapy, researchers have identified molecular changes in the patients’ tumors that may explain some of the exceptional responses. The results demonstrate that genomic characterizations of cancer can uncover genetic alterations that may contribute to unexpected and long-lasting responses to treatment, according to the researchers.
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Posted: 20th November 2020
Subject: 1° and 2° Prevention of Illnesses, Therapy and Self Help, IM Approaches by Illness gender and age
Sub-category: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Green Living, Mental Health
A regular dose of nature may improve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one's home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted: 16th November 2020
Subject: IM Approaches by Illness gender and age
Sub-category: Alzheimer's, Dementia
Dietary Supplements and Cognitive Function, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Concerns about forgetfulness and whether it is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease are common, particularly among older patients. Your patients may also ask questions about use of dietary supplements, which are often marketed with claims that they enhance memory or improve brain function and health.
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Posted: 14th November 2020
Subject: Reiki / Therapeutic Touch
Sub-category: Touch
New Insights Into the Molecules and Neurons Responsible for Sense of Touch
Combining two techniques—single cell RNA-sequencing and in vivo functional imaging—has led to new insights into the underlying basis for the complex sense of touch. This research from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research was recently published in Neuron.
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Posted: 13th November 2020
Subject: Therapy and Self Help
Sub-category: Complementary Therapies
CNHC exhibit at The Integrative Health Convention
On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October CNHC exhibited at the Integrative Health Convention which took place in London at the Park Plaza Hotel. Dr Michael Dixon opened the event and discussed many ways that integrated healthcare can benefit patients through programmes such as social prescribing or personal health budgets. He explained that an approach to integrative healthcare provides more personalised care, addresses inequalities and increases social capital and the potential for a health creating community.
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Posted: 12th November 2020
Subject: 1° and 2° Prevention of Illnesses, Therapy and Self Help
Sub-category: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Green Living
Renewable energy defies Covid-19 to hit record growth in 2020
Global renewable electricity installation will hit a record level in 2020, according to the International Energy Agency, in sharp contrast with the declines caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the fossil fuel sectors.
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Posted: 11th November 2020
Subject: 1° and 2° Prevention of Illnesses, Emotions
Sub-category: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Loneliness
Social distancing is increasing loneliness in older adults
Social distancing introduced in response to COVID-19 is increasing feelings of loneliness in Scotland's older population and impacting their wellbeing, according to a new University of Stirling study.
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Posted: 6th November 2020
Subject: Therapy and Self Help, Nutrition
Sub-category: Nutrition, Red Meat
UK health professions call for climate tax on meat
Food with heavy environmental impact should be taxed by 2025 unless food industry acts voluntarily, says alliance. A powerful coalition of the UK’s health professions has called for a climate tax to be imposed on food with a heavy environmental impact by 2025, unless the industry takes voluntary action on the impact of their products.
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