Study unpicks why childhood maltreatment continues to impact on mental and physical health into adulthood
Childhood maltreatment can continue to have an impact long into adulthood because of how it effects an individual’s risk of poor physical health and traumatic
April 11, 2024 • ~4 min
Strongest evidence to date of brain’s ability to compensate for age-related cognitive decline
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~5 min
New report highlights increase in number of children and young people with eating disorders
One in five children and young people have a probable mental health condition, according to The Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2023
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~6 min
Our brains are not able to ‘rewire’ themselves, despite what most scientists believe, new study argues
Contrary to the commonly-held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself to compensate for the loss of sight, an amputation or stroke, for
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~6 min
Lab-grown ‘small blood vessels’ point to potential treatment for major cause of stroke and vascular dementia
Cambridge scientists have grown small blood vessel-like models in the lab and used them to show how damage to the scaffolding that supports these vessels can
Nov. 16, 2023 • ~4 min
Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression – and new research may explain why
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection, while
Sept. 11, 2023 • ~7 min
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