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What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?

...wellbeing of people with an existing dementia. More information and resources NHS England and the Alzheimer’s Society: Dementia Guide How to reduce your risk of dementia Types of dementia Younger people with dementia Contact sports, head injury and dementia risk Other resources: BBC Good Food: Why are Mediterranean diets so healthy? On YouTube: Simple seated exercise...
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...wellbeing of the community. Since its launch in 2006, OpenLearn has become an integrated part of The Open University, with the site attracting over 100 million visitors. Many of these visitors go on to make an enquiry about becoming a formal student, strengthening the journey between informal and formal learning. The OpenLearn team plan, commission and develop content...
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What will Donald Trump do for the environment?
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What will Donald Trump do for the environment?

...wellbeing, may have more space to establish themselves. Examples include the Genuine Progress Indicator and Gross National Happiness. The next four years will be challenging. Environmentalists will need to be vociferous in raising concerns with the US government. The uncertainties of a Trump presidency call for a proactive and flexible approach that can cope with the...
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Global Handwashing Day
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Global Handwashing Day

...health and save lives by preventing infections. Many infections start when hands are contaminated with disease-causing bacterial and viruses. Handwashing with soap removes the bacteria and viruses, preventing infections before they have a chance to spread to other people. Illnesses like diarrhea and pneumonia are transmitted on the hands. These illnesses kill an estimated...
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Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage
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Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage

...health issues... Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage An introduction to the album, Sickle cell disease: a lethal advantage. The history of the sickle-shaped cell Starting with the first diagnosis, we trace the history of sickle cell disease. We also visit the world of statistics to discover how many children are born with the illness. Sickle cell and the gene What is...
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Stereotypes

...mental image of the different countries will not see anything funny in the joke. Stereotypes are a part of our lives. They can refer to socio-economic group, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, language, accent and many other factors that distinguish people from one another. The term ‘stereotype’ was first used in its current meaning in 1922 by the...
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What LGBTQ+ Relationships Can Teach Us About Love
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What LGBTQ+ Relationships Can Teach Us About Love

...wellbeing is at risk takes bravery and courage to be who you are. It also requires you to own your vulnerabilities and be sensitive to those of your partner. Heterosexual couples seldom, if ever, sit down and talk about their sexuality or how they celebrate this in public. Yet being attentive to a partner’s sense of personal comfort around public displays of affection...
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Becoming a superhero: what are the limits of human performance?
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Becoming a superhero: what are the limits of human performance?

...mental toughness and resilience, all concepts that are vital to these athletes whose physical successes may identify them as being superhuman individuals. For Batman, genius level intelligence was one of his unique characteristics allowing him to be a master detective. Interestingly, the literature suggests that personal intelligence is a key factor in promoting...
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