Agnes Ayton
Consultant psychiatrist - eating disorders. Vice Chair of the Eating Disorder Faculty, deputy chair of the Clinical Paper Panel, treasurer of EPSIG at RCPsych
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NHS nurse stressed over 12-hour shifts killed herself after 'downward spiral'
Leona Goddard, 35, worked 12-hour shifts at Prestwich Hospital in Manchester and felt burdened with unpredictable work hours and extra responsibilities
Diet Doctor Podcast #33 – Dr. David Unwin – Diet Doctor
Dr. Unwin continues to help patients dramatically improve their health through low-carb living. His story is an inspiration to physicians and patients alike. Dr. Unwin is leading the way to spread the message: there’s a better way to achieve health.
'Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity
Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills.
Global trends in insufficient physical activity among adolescents: a pooled analysis of 298 population-based surveys with 1·6 million participants
The majority of adolescents do not meet current physical activity guidelines. Urgent
scaling up of implementation of known effective policies and programmes is needed
to increase activity in adolescents. Investment and leadership at all levels to...
Answering Unresolved Questions About the Relationship Between Cognitive Ability and PrejudiceSocial Psychological and Personality Science - Mark J. Brandt, Jarret T. Crawford, 2016
Previous research finds that lower cognitive ability predicts greater prejudice. We test two unresolved questions about this association using a heterogeneous s
I'm a doctor standing as an MP after having my no-deal Brexit concerns dismissed
I spoke up on the dangers of medicine supply plans for No-Deal Brexit, but was ignored by my MP Sajid Javid. So now I'm running against him
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Impeachment Inquiry Live Updates: Fiona Hill Denounces ‘Fictional’ Claim of Ukraine Meddling in 2016
The former top Europe and Russia expert at the National Security Council denounced the “false narrative” promoted by President Trump and Republicans that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 election, calling it a dangerous story planted by Russia that...
Why French kids don’t get fat – and British ones do
A decade ago a book called French Women Don’t Get Fat took the Anglophone world by storm. It was a bestseller in Britain and America because, as the blurb explained, the French author ‘unlocks the…
Sweet spot: Norwegians cut sugar intake to lowest level in 44 years
Norway has had a sugar tax since 1922 and more recently has created separate taxes for confectionary and sugary drinks
Skeletal muscle mass in relation to 10 year cardiovascular disease incidence among middle aged and older adults: the ATTICA study
Background Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is inversely associated with cardiometabolic health and the ageing process. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the relation between SMM and 10 year cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence, among CVD-free...
‘Mutating genes are key to treating schizophrenia’ says top neuroscientist
Evolutionary genetic changes in the brain are at the root of severe mental disorders, Professor Sir Michael Owen to tell this year’s Darwin lecture
What Science Tells Us About Preventing Dementia
There are no instant, miracle cures. But recent studies suggest we have more control over our cognitive health than we might think. It just takes some effort.
Can Omega-3 Fats Treat Dysbiosis?
Omega-3 fish oil supplements may help to modify the gut biome and improve gut health. In this article, Cliff delves into the research to answer the question 'can omega-3 fats treat dysbiosis?'
Microbiota and gut-brain axis dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence for Functional Gastrointestinal disorders
The high frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has drawn attention to the composition of gut m…
Man drops dead in JobCentre queue after being declared fit to work
Staff noticed he looked unwell as he slumped in his chair and put him on the floor to perform CPR.
Human Skeletal Muscle Possesses an Epigenetic Memory of Hypertrophy
Human Skeletal Muscle Possesses an Epigenetic Memory of Hypertrophy