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Early MS treatment suggests prevention of disease
Posted on 16 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
Identifying and treating early symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can prevent the onset of the disease, research suggests. Patients with early signs of the disease, such as numbness, balance or vision problems, were given a relapsing-remitting MS treatment known as…
Singing video raises handsome sum for the Alzheimer’s Society
Posted on 15 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
A father and son duo have been congratulated after single-handedly raising almost £30,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Simon ‘Mac’ McDermott had recorded an uplifting series of videos of him singing in the car alongside his father, Teddy, who was diagnosed…
Schizophrenia research sees scientists witness live ‘switching-off’ of genes in human brains
Posted on 11 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
Scientists and researchers have witnessed, for the first time, the live ‘switching-off’ of genes in the human brain – in a bid to learn more about the likes of schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Harvard Medical School established the…
Dogs for dementia sufferers awarded £300,000 boost
Posted on 9 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
An innovative scheme that matches dementia patients with assistance dogs has been awarded £300,000 to help it expand. The dogs have helped the patients emotionally and practically in their day to day lives, even reminding them to take their medication.…
Olympic medallist opens up about her father’s stroke recovery
Posted on 8 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
A world-class swimmer, who has clinched one of Team GB’s first medals of the Olympic Games, has told how her sport kept her going after her father suffered two strokes. Jazz Carlin won silver in the 400metre freestyle final, which…
Brain activity of MND gene pinpointed by UK scientists
Posted on 4 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
A group of UK scientists claim to have identified the areas of the brain where the C9orf72 gene – thought to be linked with the development of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) – is active. The first-time study was inspired by…
New guide promotes dementia-friendly retailers
Posted on 2 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new guide for retailers to follow, in a bid to promote dementia friendly practice in their stores. In a survey carried out by the charity, eight in 10 people living with dementia listed shopping…
Stroke survivor hopes her story will inspire others
Posted on 1 Aug 2016 by Enviva Care
A woman who survived a major stroke has spoken about how her one-time childhood hobby has played a crucial part in her road to recovery. After being hospitalised by the near-fatal episode, Kate Davies was confined to a wheelchair and…
Brave UK man with MS is ‘living proof’ that stem cell therapy works
Posted on 28 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
A brave UK man with multiple sclerosis has regained the ability to walk, following life-changing stem cell therapy carried out in Mexico. Mr Eric Thompson, 50, lost the ability to walk or use his right hand after he was diagnosed…
Lifestyle has serious impact on dementia prevention, research finds
Posted on 26 Jul 2016 by Enviva Care
Research into dementia has uncovered factors that may guard against cognitive decline, and delay the onset of diseases including Alzheimer’s.
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