Jan 2025

More Than Memory Loss: Understanding, Caring For, and Coping With Dementia

One in three people in the UK will develop dementia in their lifetime. Dementia isn’t a single disease, but an umbrella term for a group of conditions that cause a decline in brain function, affecting memory, reasoning, communication, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Though most common in older adults, it is not a…
The Connection Prescription: The Science Behind Loneliness

Last week, I came across an article in The Guardian about the link between loneliness and health. This article discusses a fascinating new study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, which found that social isolation and loneliness correlate with higher levels of specific proteins in the blood. These proteins are involved in inflammation and…
Chronic Pain and The Gender Gap: A Call for Change

Chronic pain is a complex condition that affects around 20% of adults worldwide, making it one of the leading causes of disability. Defined by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines as an “unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage”, chronic pain…
The “Silent Killer”: What is Hypertension, and What Can We Do To Manage It?

Did you know that nearly half of adults with hypertension don’t even know they have it? Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a major health concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 1 in 4 adults. Frequently referred to as the “silent killer”, it can develop gradually without noticeable symptoms, making it easy to overlook.…

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How to Build Habits That Stick This New Year: The Science of Habit Formation5th Jan 2026
Ever pick up your phone to check a notification, only to look up 30 minutes later wondering where the time went? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. That disappearing time isn’t just poor self-control – it’s a habit. By definition,… Read more: How to Build Habits That Stick This New Year: The Science of Habit Formation
If Santa Came to Clinic: A Claus for Concern15th Dec 2025
Santa. We all know him. The jolly old man with a twinkle in his eye, a belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly, and a workload that would exhaust even the most seasoned professionals – especially with a… Read more: If Santa Came to Clinic: A Claus for Concern