A study tracking new cases of HIV among gay and bisexual men in London and Brighton has identified the key risk factors predicting subsequent HIV infection in recent years. By far the most important was injecting drugs, largely in a chemsex context. Although only 3% of the men in the study reported injecting drugs, 16% of… Read More: Chemsex is top of the list of risk factors for… »
Death or loss: Sadness and grief are normal reactions. Problems such as social isolation due to other mental illnesses or being cast out of a family or social group can contribute to the risk of developing clinical depression. Celebrities With Depression Famous people who’ve struggled with persistent sadness. It has been widely documented that women… Read More: What are the risk factors for depression »
Tens of thousands of people in Ireland are currently living with dementia. Stock picture Hearing loss and obesity among 12 factors that fuel dementia Independent.ie Twelve lifestyle choices and conditions that fuel dementia have been identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the most definitive list ever of how to avoid mental decline in… Read More: Hearing loss and obesity among 12 factors that fuel dementia »
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints and other parts of the body. The exact causes are unclear, but certain factors increase a person’s risk. Several issues can increase the chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some are unavoidable, but a person can take action to prevent others. Having a healthful diet,… Read More: What are 10 risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis? »