Governments, industry, and philanthropies are investing in neuroscience at an unprecedented scale, and the ambition behind this impetus is a noble one: to reduce the growing burden of brain diseases and extend healthy cognitive life. We fully support this movement’s push for “brain health” to mirror successful frameworks established for cancer and heart health that
Consulting firm McKinsey has predicted a transformative decade for wealth management in the United States, arguing that wealth management for high-net-worth individuals will increasingly look more like “life management” as offerings evolve through increased use of artificial intelligence. What has traditionally been the domain of ultra-high-net-worth investors will become more readily available for clients with
After being an absolute hit last year and leaving us all jaw-dropped with each episode, Virgin Island has finally made its return. The Channel 4 show sees 12 young people who struggle with intimacy anxiety working with sex therapists to confront their issues. Among them is Joy, a 22-year-old practising Christian who deals with religious
People in the UK are spending fewer years in good health than a decade ago, prompting concern that the population’s health is “going backwards”. The sharp decline in Britain’s healthy life expectancy, the amount of time someone spends free of illness or disability, is in sharp contrast to its recent rise in most other rich
This can lead to a toxic cycle of more napping and further poor sleep, with researchers at the University of California finding that daytime napping may accelerate cognitive decline by causing people to sleep less well at night. “A 20-minute power nap has never hurt anybody, quite the opposite, in fact,” says Dr Stanley. “But
The obesity crisis, the record 2.8 million working-age Britons too sick to do so and the rising prevalence of mental illness are sobering reminders that the UK population’s health is not good. But even for those familiar with this troubling situation, the Health Foundation’s analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics figures on healthy
On a recent evening, Nikhil Dawe, a 35-year-old Bengaluru-based product manager, logged into his investment app — not to buy the next trending stock, but to try and answer a far more fundamental question about his future planning: Can I retire by 50? It’s a shift that, wealth-tech startups say, is now playing out across
Newcastle-based wealth management firm Robson Laidler Wealth has appointed Hannah Witty as chartered financial planner and associate director to support its growth. Hannah brings more than 15 years’ experience in financial advice and joins from Wades Financial Services. A chartered member of the Personal Finance Society, she will support both new and existing clients across
From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid. EU-funded researchers are now exploring how these tiny particles interact with our bodies and assessing their long-term health impact. By Anthony King Visitors to Utrecht’s Wilhelmina Park in the summer of 2023 may have come across an unusual sight: volunteers on stationary exercise
Newmedica Hampshire is championing Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month by encouraging women, especially those aged over 60, to seek timely treatment for cataracts and other common eye conditions. Newmedica Hampshire is encouraging women to prioritise their eye health. (Image: S A Walker) Chris Berry, registered manager at Newmedica Hampshire, said: “Here in Hampshire, we’re