The term “dopamine detox” has become popular among the public because it provides a method to manage their need for instant rewards. The promise is simple: reset the brain, reclaim focus, and improve mental well-being. Scientists need to confirm whether these claims hold true or whether this product functions as yet another wellness trend which
Free cholesterol testing and heart health advice will be on offer as part of a new community health initiative. The event in Southampton is part of the national Understanding Cholesterol Together campaign, by cholesterol charity HEART UK and Benecol. It aims to raise awareness of cholesterol’s impact on heart health through expert talks, cholesterol testing,
Prof Loos said the genetic effect, while modest, “is similar to other factors – and not trivial”. However she said the findings need to be reproduced in other studies and, to date, that has not happened. For Dr Marie Spreckley, from the University of Cambridge, “genetics is only one part of a much more complex
To hear health systems tell the story, artificial intelligence tools like ambient scribes are helping not only reduce doctor burnout, but also increasing payments from insurers that haven’t been compensating them properly. But on insurer earnings calls, the payers position themselves as white knights sounding the alarm on providers using AI to raise health care
Vintage Wealth Management has bought Buckinghamshire-based Financial Management Independent Financial Advice (FMIFA), FT Adviser can reveal. The sale will add £400mn of assets under advice, creating a combined business of £2.14bn in client assets. Swedish wealth manager Söderberg & Partners bought a minority stake in Vintage Wealth Management in January 2024. Vintage operates across four
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 8: ILIOS 72 Alternative Capital, a fast-growing wealth management and alternative investments platform, has raised its Pre-Series A round at a 3x valuation mark-up, taking the company’s valuation to ~$ 2 Mn. The round saw participation from a clutch of family offices based out of Jaipur and Mumbai – at
As the Artemis II crew return to Earth, we uncover the health benefits of the feeling of awe with world-renowned expert, Dacher Keltner. We also discuss how we might find more awe in our everyday lives. What impact is the Iran war having on global health? Journalist Andrew Green unpicks the ramifications of shipping restrictions,
As Indian wealth continues to internationalise, private banks and wealth managers are increasingly being challenged to deliver seamless cross-border solutions that combine global access with domestic understanding. For Nuvama Private, the strategy is clear – build an integrated offshore proposition that remains deeply anchored to India, while offering clients the flexibility, structuring capabilities, and product
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Citigroup has ratcheted up performance targets for its private bankers, setting goals that some fear are unachievable as the lender seeks to jump-start its money management business. The revised aims involve net revenue and the
The ministry noted that the day serves as a reminder that health is a fundamental human right and a moral obligation towards every individual, regardless of age, gender, origin or socioeconomic status. “Health, as defined by the World Health Organisation, is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental and