1,598 search results
Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century
History & The Arts

Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century

...Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century, examines the role that Scots played in contributing to the developments in healthcare during the nineteenth century. The radical transformation of medicine in Europe included the admission of women as doctors and the increased numbers of specialised institutions such as asylums. Such developments were...
View course Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century
Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research at The Open University

...health...The Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health research group at The Open University leads interdisciplinary research in reproductive choices, HIV/AIDS, sexuality & disability, the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT+) people and pregnancy & childbirth. This page brings together free resources that have been developed as part of our...
View article Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research at The Open University
Article 10 mins
What effects does mercury have on health and the environment?
Science, Maths & Technology

What effects does mercury have on health and the environment?

...health began with an unfolding tragedy in Minamata Bay, Japan, beginning in the mid-1950s. As is often the case, the first evidence that something was amiss came from observations of animals. Birds flew erratically and sometimes fell into the sea; children were able to catch usually evasive octopuses with their bare hands; cats had convulsions and died. It was not until...
View article What effects does mercury have on health and the environment?
Article 5 mins
Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care
Education & Development

Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care

...health and social care. My research looks at students’ experiences in-depth, asking them to share their stories of taking part in tutorials through diaries and interviews. These stories give rich insights into students’ thoughts and feelings during online tutorials. Students share their experiences of interacting with others and building relationships, which helps...
View article Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care
Article 5 mins
What is genetics? And how can it affect our health?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is genetics? And how can it affect our health?

...health and development. This is known as a genetic disorder. However, while our genes determine a lot about our characteristics, it is important to remember that our environment and lifestyle choices also play an important role in shaping us. Visit our YouTube playlist to watch more videos from the GRACE project, or visit our website to know more about the project....
View video What is genetics? And how can it affect our health?
Video 7 mins
How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health
Society, Politics & Law

How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health

...health – its Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, which shows overall economic output – was much lower down. The US came 18th, the UK 19th and China 86th. This goes to show that GDP is by no means a conclusive measure of well-being and the report reflects moves to recognise this. In fact, the report found a strong correlation between inequality and unhappiness. In both the...
View video How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health
Video 5 mins
The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing

...mental and physical health. Some examples of this include local walking schemes, community gardening projects, conservation volunteering, green gyms, open water swimming or arts and cultural activities which take place outdoors. Green Social Prescribing can be useful for anyone regardless of age, although it can be particularly useful for those who are older because it...
View article The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing
Article 5 mins
Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond
Health, Sports & Psychology

Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond

...health and wellbeing challenges. First Minister’s BAME COVID-19 Advisory Group Report of the Socioeconomic Subgroup (2020) Improving Race Equality in Wales (2021) Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) undertook a rapid review, past reports, inquiries, research, community gathered insights and good practice rooted in the lives, health and wellbeing of Black and...
View video Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond
Video 20 mins