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Huntington's disease health-related quality of life questionnaire

WebHealth-related quality of life in Huntington’s Disease patients: a comparison of proxy assessment and patient self-rating using the disease-specific Huntington’s Disease …

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The science behind why hobbies can improve our mental health

WebGiven the fear of the virus and the government restrictions on movement many may understandably be feeling more lonely, anxious, and depressed than usual. …

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Diagnostic labels for mental health conditions are not

Web19 October 2018. Putting a name to a mental health condition can allow faster access to public services and supportive patient groups – but these diagnostic labels are of limited …

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Tackling health inequalities in Reading: Community

WebA new report offers a series of recommendations for tackling health inequalities in Reading, including improving translation and interpretation services and …

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New research network to explore future blood testing solutions

WebThe three research areas together will enable new digital health systems to support real-time blood monitoring, self-management and timely intervention in …

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Pioneering prebiotics for improved gut health

WebPioneering work by the team, including over 50 studies involving the likes of food manufacturers Nestle, Clasado and Kellogg’s, has led to the development of BiMuno, a …

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Autism: stem cell clinics are offering treatments despite lack of

WebThis post first appeared on The Conversation, 21 January 2020. Dr Darius Widera is Associate Professor in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the …

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Tackling health inequalities in Reading

WebThe research was made possible by a programme from Health Education England South East which was designed to act on the recommendation from Public Health England’s …

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Health Innovation Partnership: Building a sustainable, inclusive, …

WebIn 2021, we launched the Health Innovation Partnership, a joint venture between the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Reading, …

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Malnutrition is on the rise in older adults – how to spot the signs

WebWhile the obesity crisis is still considered the foremost public health epidemic in the west, one often overlooked condition is quickly becoming a growing concern. …

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Menopause: HRT linked to depression

WebA growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause – including hot flushes, …

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Tackling loneliness and social isolation in Reading

WebThe report on Tackling loneliness and social isolation in Reading, published in October 2019, is based on research conducted by Dr Ruth Evans and Olivia Bridger, an …

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Working together to find solutions across the food system

WebOur focus within the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) is to support effective multi-disciplinary collaborations, both among researchers and academics …

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Owning houseplants can boost your mental health

WebIn both Europe and the US, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors.But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health. The …

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People with depression use language differently

WebWork has begun on using computers to accurately identify increasingly specific subcategories of mental health problems – such as perfectionism, self-esteem …

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AI healthcare for an ageing China

WebA new digital healthcare tool, developed at the University of Reading using artificial intelligence technology, is being used to inform hospital practice and improve patient …

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Launch of Wellbeing Hub to help autistic children and their …

Web14 December 2023. On 9 November 2023, the Centre for Autism at the University of Reading launched a new Wellbeing Hub. The aim of the Hub is to create an inclusive …

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From food consumer to food citizen – how the FoodSEqual project …

WebFoodSEqual-Health will test the power of local coordinated action to address some of the systemic and structural causes of health inequalities. Through …

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Professor Glenn Gibson

WebGlenn Gibson: Professor of Food Microbiology, The University of Reading. Visiting Professor, Imperial College, London (Institute for Global Health Innovation). Research …

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Our most read articles of 2023

Web13 December 2023. In 2023, researchers at the University of Reading published 57 articles on The Conversation. Together, these have been read over 2.7 million times. Here you …

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The untapped value in upcycled food by-products

WebThe untapped value in upcycled food by-products. Posted on. 17 June 2020. Every year about 30% of the total food produced in the world for human consumption is …

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