Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart rhythm
Athletes appear to be almost two and half times more likely than non-athletes to experience irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation).
13 July 2021
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Mental Health Nursing student starts up talking therapy service following success of trial during lockdown
A third-year Mental Health Nursing student, who set up his own check in and chat service last year to support elderly and vulnerable people, has now received investor backing and support.
12 May 2021
Kent and Medway Medical School receives extra £1million of Local Growth Funding
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) Accountability Board, has awarded the Kent and Medway Medical School a further £1million of Local Growth Funding.
26 February 2021
Academic commissioned to undertake research for Samaritans
Dr Ian Marsh has been commissioned to undertake research on behalf of Samaritans into Self-harm and suicide content online.
19 January 2021
Spontaneous singing during pandemic can decrease loneliness, improve cohesion and mental well-being
Communities in Italy, one of the first countries to go into a national lockdown, have been using singing as a coping strategy and to improve the sense of cohesion.
09 December 2020
Anti-doping education: Teaching athletes about morality in sport can help reduce doping
Elite athletes can be persuaded not to take banned substances either by appealing to their sense of morality or educating them about the risks of using performance-enhancing drugs.
04 December 2020