Posted by Richard Maddicks
3rd January 2025
by Molly Myers, Assistant Psychologist Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia are two significant public health concerns, with recent psychological research providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between them. Understanding how TBI influences the risk of developing dementia is essential for developing preventive measures, targeted interventions, and comprehensive care strategies. Image by Milad Fakurian More…
Posted by Olivia
24th December 2020
Written by Olivia Fretwell. There is an ever increasing body of research surrounding the link between playing contact sport and going on to develop Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases later in life, especially in sports such as rugby, football and American football. After reading Steve Thompson’s moving interview in The Times, I wanted to find More…
Posted by Olivia
30th July 2020
Written by Olivia Fretwell. In 2018, I wrote my A level Extended Project Qualification on prolonging life and the elderly. My key question was “where will it all end?” I considered several different perspectives on the extension of someone’s physical life as they aged, however this was leading to issues related to their cognition and More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
15th August 2019
By Jasmine Hine Alzheimer’s is a neurological disease that is typically associated with the older generation: but did you know those who suffer from learning difficulties could be more at risk? What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes Dementia and is primarily associated with a decline More…
