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Dr Louise Davis on three-year project to analyse the impact of music on people with dementia
"As a GP and musician, I have noticed that patients with dementia are often able to sing a song perfectly, even when they have nearly lost the ability to talk. Music has a special place to play in the management of dementia, as those parts of the brain involved in music memory are not affected by the disease in the same way as the rest of the brain so, for those living with dementia, music has the potential to bring joy, reduce loneliness and stress."
Dr James Gill on personalised ZOE 'anti-diet' regime
"Frankly, I view this this study outcome as a strong indicator that the NHS should look towards more personalised approach to dietary advice rather than the current generic one size fits all with regard to dealing with the health emergency which is obesity. We already have targeted interventions with regard to the DESMOND referrals for early diabetes which has a positive outcomes for patients. To quote an often deployed public health quote, this study suggests we really should look at allocating funds to help people 鈥渟top falling into the river in the first place, rather than spending money on pulling them out鈥
Professor Don Pollacco on the Eta Aquarid meteor shower
"The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, so called because the radiant is in the constellation of Aquarius, occurs when the Earth crosses through the orbit of a comet called Halley."
Dr Tom Hemingway comments on the Star Wars franchise
Time has been kind to The Phantom Menace. This week鈥檚 25th anniversary re-release of the 1999 Star Wars film demonstrates how perceptions around a film can change over time.
Dr Ali Struthers on new calls for teachers to discuss 'sextortion' in schools
Dr Ali Struthers, an expert in children's rights, privacy and safeguarding from the University of 桃色视频 law school, reacts to today's call for teachers to discuss sextortion in schools.