Mental Health Foundation
When mothers become infected with influenza during their pregnancy, it may increase the risk for schizophrenia in their offspring. Influenza is a very common virus and so there has been substantial concern about this association. A new study in the June 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier suggests that the observed association depends upon a pre-existing vulnerability in the fetus.
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Monday, 22 June 2009
Teenagers - find out if you are healthy
Mental Health Foundation
A free, online lifestyle self-assessment service to help teenagersimprove their health and wellbeing is being rolled out nationally by theDepartment of Health today. NHS Teen LifeCheck uses an engaging and interactive quiz to offer healthand lifestyle information to 12-15 year olds.
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A free, online lifestyle self-assessment service to help teenagersimprove their health and wellbeing is being rolled out nationally by theDepartment of Health today. NHS Teen LifeCheck uses an engaging and interactive quiz to offer healthand lifestyle information to 12-15 year olds.
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Change4Life - LIVE
Active Leeds
The Change4Life LIVE is a regional event happening at the Doncaster Racecource on June the 24th. It is for everyone who is involved in working in obesity, food and physical activity and who are promoting the Change4Life principles in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It will have interactive workshops and many other activities happening throughout the day, these include Wii fit Challenges, Health walks and outdoor activities.
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The Change4Life LIVE is a regional event happening at the Doncaster Racecource on June the 24th. It is for everyone who is involved in working in obesity, food and physical activity and who are promoting the Change4Life principles in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It will have interactive workshops and many other activities happening throughout the day, these include Wii fit Challenges, Health walks and outdoor activities.
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Symptoms of depression in obese children linked to eleveated cortisol levels
Mental Health Foundation
A new study connects abnormalities of the "stress" hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often occur together, even in children.
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A new study connects abnormalities of the "stress" hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often occur together, even in children.
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Friday, 19 June 2009
Leeds Initiative Newsletter, spring-summer 2009
Leeds Initiative
This is the latest edition of the Leeds Initiative's newsletter. It includes articles on the expansion of The Friday Night Project, Leeds climate change strategy, and a Healthy Workplaces Toolkit.
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This is the latest edition of the Leeds Initiative's newsletter. It includes articles on the expansion of The Friday Night Project, Leeds climate change strategy, and a Healthy Workplaces Toolkit.
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Prevention in Practice - Service models, methods and impact
Age Concern
The purpose of this document is to promote solutions and practical examples of effective care and support services and the self reported needs of older people.
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The purpose of this document is to promote solutions and practical examples of effective care and support services and the self reported needs of older people.
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Monday, 8 June 2009
Diabetes in the UK 2009: Key statistics on diabetes. June 2009
Diabetes UK
This report looks at diabetes in the UK today. It contains statistics about who is affected and how.
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This report looks at diabetes in the UK today. It contains statistics about who is affected and how.
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