[ad_1] It all began when Caitlin, 21, saw the opportunity to volunteer for the telephone friendship service advertised at her university. She had lost her grandfather a year-and-a-half earlier and missed her time with him, as well as having a grandfather-like figure in her life. Caitlin volunteered for the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service after … Read more
[ad_1] The concept of couples therapy might initially appear straightforward – a married couple facing challenges seeks the assistance of a therapist to resolve their issues. They sit on opposite ends of a couch, articulating their grievances to a marriage counsellor, who attentively listens and imparts wise guidance. As a result, the couple gets the … Read more
[ad_1] A booklet version of the Connecting People Connecting Support online resource In 2023 I was given the opportunity to interview five key people involved in the Making Sense Together booklet, either in the capacity of developing the resources, delivering them, or both. These interviews were full of insights, including sharing feedback from people living … Read more
[ad_1] Metformin is one of the most popular oral medications used to treat people with type 2 diabetes. Taking metformin as prescribed can help lower both blood sugar levels and HbA1c levels (a measure of glucose control over the previous 2 to 3 months) and fight insulin resistance (a condition in which the body does … Read more
[ad_1] Researchers here describe a G-quadruplex-related mechanism operating across diverse species that contributes to epigenetic change following cell replication, leading to the Hayflick limit on replication and subsequent cell death or cell senescence. G-quadruplexes form in telomeric regions at the ends of chromosomes, and their contributions to genomic structure, epigenetics, and aging are far … Read more
[ad_1] Pancreatitis and diabetes are serious conditions affecting the ability of the pancreas to secrete insulin that the body needs to live. However, sometimes these two conditions intersect, which can be a difficult and confusing diagnosis for patients to grapple with. This article will explain the connection between pancreatitis and diabetes and what you can … Read more