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Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?

...research into a cure is ongoing. Mixed dementia is possible, for example some people have Alzheimer's disease as well as Vascular disease. Who is affected? Dementia can affect anyone, anywhere - regardless of race or socio-economic background. One in three people over the age of 65 will develop dementia but people as young as 40 have been diagnosed. Two-thirds of dementia...
SEND crisis: overdiagnosis - fact or fiction?
Education & Development

SEND crisis: overdiagnosis - fact or fiction?

...Research also shows that a lack of diagnosis can have a significant impact on individual lives. This ranges from lower grades to lower self-esteem and many things in between. And these impacts are not just felt in childhood but have a lasting impact on adulthood too. So what is the truth about overdiagnosis? It is true that there has been an increase in diagnosis of...
HeadStart Classical Studies
History & The Arts

HeadStart Classical Studies

...research into the topics you will study. So, dive into HeadStart Classical Studies and find out more! In Exploring Homer’s Odyssey by Emma Bridges, you will get to know Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, which tells of the soldier Odysseus’ long and fantastical journey home to his wife Penelope after the Trojan War. You’ll meet both Penelope and Odysseus, and by...
Neurodivergence and birth trauma
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and birth trauma

...research that is currently developing is that of understanding links between ‘brain-altering experiences’ and a child’s development of a neurodivergent condition. Brain-altering experiences may include trauma at birth, epilepsy, infectious diseases and immune disorders, and these can all contribute to neurodivergence. This article will focus on birth trauma....
Technology, innovation and management
Money & Business

Technology, innovation and management

...research into the measurement of innovation. It is used by organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) to inform innovation policy. This sets out four main types of innovation (OECD, 2005): Product innovation – a good or service that is new or significantly improved. This is...
The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers

...research explores the full impact...We all know that physical activity (PA) should be part of our lives and is something we should do regularly, but it is not always possible. For people who care for others, it is especially challenging for them to exercise, but it’s very important that they do so as regularly as they possibly can. PA can be seen as a potentially...
How to age well while self-isolating
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to age well while self-isolating

...research as immensely stimulating – together with playing the piano). If possible, we can use a computer to connect with others. Just remember to take regular breaks to stand up, stretch, walk a little in your home or go out for a walk, where and when this is possible and recommended. Regularity in our approach to all activities was always recommended by research as...
What is Planetary Protection?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is Planetary Protection?

...Research (COSPAR) logo.]COSPAR logoThe Policy was established by the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). Through this Policy, international requirements have been developed to support space-faring nations and other organisations to meet their Planetary Protection obligations, including considering Planetary Protection during mission design and build. The COSPAR...