Iona Walton
Mental health and autoimmune disease: uncertainty can lead to depression says study
Mental health in the form of illness-related uncertainty increases depression and anxiety in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The report in the Journal of Rheumatology shows it also increases impact of the rheumatic disease.
Gout medication still under-prescribed in the UK
Just one in three people with gout are prescribed preventative gout medication in the UK within a year of diagnosis say startling new figures in The Lancet Regional Health.
Sciatica can be chronic and debilitating, but nothing holds back the Northern Irish TV and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford
Always in demand, Gloria Hunniford has appeared on countless TV and radio programmes and was the first woman to have her own daily show on BBC Radio 2. Today she is a regular fixture on Loose Women and Rip Off Britain and constantly has something exciting in the pipeline.A destination that celebrates a diversity of landscapes, activities and foods, the Isle of Man can be enjoyed by people with all levels of mobility, reports Amelia Ireson
Rolling hills, lush glens, rugged cliffs and secret coves, the Isle of Man’s ancient landscapes are home to a wealth of animal and plant life. Located in the Irish Sea, the island is extremely easy to get to and explore… arguably the most under-rated close-to-home holiday destination
Polyphenol-rich diet prevents inflammation in older people
A diet rich in polyphenols appears to hold off inflammation in older people. How? By altering the microbes in the gut and inducing the production of a potent neuroprotective antioxidant called indole 3-propionic acid (IPA).
