Taking a daily photo has complex benefits, including improved wellbeing through self-care, community interaction, and the potential for reminiscence. The practice also led to more exercise, a sense of purpose, and managing loneliness and grief.
The UK loses 86 million workdays to migraine annually, costing the economy £8.8 billion. The condition affects over 23% of adults with nearly 200,000 attacks daily.
A new study suggests that human changes to the landscape, such as monoculture farming and forestry, are affecting honeybees' long-term food supply. The diversity of bacteria associated with bee bread, a crucial food source for young bees, is lower in hives near agriculturally improved grasslands and coniferous forests.
Research finds that people are 5% more likely to miss NHS hospital outpatient appointments following the clock change in spring. The study, published in Chronobiology International, analyzed over 2 million appointments in Scotland from 2005 to 2010, revealing a significant increase in missed appointments after the clocks go forward.
Researchers found that hospital staff sympathize with patients who self-discharge due to a lack of control and discomfort on hospital wards. The study suggests that viewing self-discharge in a more positive light enables staff to demonstrate compassion toward patients.
Rhiannon Edge, a young scientist from Lancaster University, has been chosen to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in June. The meeting aims to foster collaboration among world-leading researchers to improve public health through innovative health research.
A new study reveals that older adults' resistance to digital technologies stems from personal values, societal concerns, and fears. The study suggests that designers of online services must offer better safety nets and reassurance to attract older users. Social isolation and a desire for face-to-face interaction also contribute to this...
Researchers at Lancaster University have developed a new non-invasive technique to study brain function and its relation to aging. Preliminary results suggest that brain aging may begin earlier than expected, with declines in coherence between cerebrospinal fluid oscillations observed in participants over 25.
A report suggests national parks adopt smart technologies, such as real-time environmental monitoring and sensor systems, to improve visitor experiences and conserve resources. The Smart Parks model demonstrates how high connectivity can benefit all stakeholders, from nature conservationists to park authorities and emergency services.
Researchers analyzed daily social encounters of 1,450 residents to better understand epidemic growth. They found that age and day-to-day variation play a significant role in shaping these patterns.
A new report commissioned by IICSA highlights the growing risk of online child sexual abuse and exploitation. Researchers found that vulnerability characteristics include adverse childhood experiences, disability, and above-average internet use, while digital skills and openness can protect children from unwanted experiences.
Researchers at Lancaster University warn that a new counting method for domestic violent crime may mask the true extent of the problem. The method limits coercive and controlling behavior to one crime per victim, despite statistics showing one in 20 victims experience more than 10 domestic violence crimes a year.
A diabetes drug has been found to significantly reverse memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's disease through a triple method of action. The research, published in Brain Research, could bring substantial improvements in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from Lancaster University are developing an app to tackle social isolation and loneliness in older adults. The app will provide users with information on local social opportunities and real-time data on factors that discourage outdoor activity, such as weather and daylight levels.
Researchers at Lancaster University found that 10-week-old babies who practiced 'reflex walking' showed a stronger brain response when watching humans walk compared to those who didn't. The study suggests that experience can refine the perception of biological motion in early infancy.
A study by Lancaster University found that people with Huntington's Disease welcome discussing assisted death but feel restricted from doing so. The participants feared prolonged suffering and believed they should have the right to make decisions about their own deaths.
A new study by Lancaster University reveals that marginalized groups are often excluded from fertility data due to biases in survey design and sampling. This exclusion can lead to unequal access to reproductive healthcare and misguided policies.
A study by Lancaster University researchers suggests that spontaneous humour is used and appreciated by people with cancer as a way to deal with taboo or embarrassing situations. The research found that using humorous metaphors can empower patients by undermining their illness, mocking it, and distancing themselves from it.
The largest ever analysis of NHS patients who fail to attend reveals socio-economic deprivation as biggest risk factor. Nearly 20% of patients missed more than two appointments over a 3-year period, with 46% missing one or more appointments.
A study by Lancaster University found that the UK public smoking ban had a statistically significant positive impact on the well-being of married individuals, especially married women with dependent children. The researchers also discovered increases in happiness among men who quit smoking and those who never smoked.
A new project at Lancaster University aims to discover the likely privacy and security challenges arising from children using IoT devices. Researchers will work closely with child protection experts to provide guidelines and advice for children, their families, and teachers on programming IoT devices.
A study found that the general public's limited understanding of human anatomy can impact the success of health screening campaigns targeting specific organs. The research revealed a surprising eagerness among the public to learn about anatomy, despite their knowledge gaps.
Researchers from Lancaster University found that teenagers who do not access healthcare when needed are at greater risk of dropping out of high school. More than one in five young people globally experience this issue, leading to increased unemployment, poor health, and crime.
A recent study by Lancaster University found that logging in tropical forests can have negative impacts on biodiversity, even when done sustainably. The research looked at the impact of logging on forest dung beetles and found that low levels of logging led to a decline in species diversity and rates of soil removal.
Researchers found that blood pressure medication only restored normal vascular rhythms in larger vessels, leaving smallest ones unaffected. The study suggests that hypertension worsens age-related decline in microvascular function.
A recent study published in Geoderma suggests that high-intensity forest land use like grazing can counteract the positive effect of tree planting on reducing flood risk. Researchers found that infiltration rates were higher under trees when the forest was undisturbed, but decreased when sheep grazed underneath
A study by Lancaster University found that women with troubled childhoods are more likely to have their children removed by the courts. Despite challenges, many women were able to turn their lives around and care for new babies with support from new partners and positive relationships.
A new gesture control technology, Matchpoint, allows users to interact with screens by moving everyday objects, such as cups or toys, in front of a webcam. This enables spontaneous spatial coupling, which activates desired functions without requiring calibration or prior knowledge of objects.
Lancaster University engineers create smart road surfaces that harness and convert vehicle vibration into electrical energy, generating up to two Megawatts per kilometre. This technology could save taxpayers around £1,800 to £3,600 per day in street lighting costs.
Scientists are developing methods to create renewable fuel from water using quantum technology, marking a significant step forward in the pursuit of sustainable energy. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission revealed intense downpours within Hurricane Jose's powerful convective storms.
Researchers at Lancaster University developed a novel blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with high accuracy. The test distinguishes between Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, reducing misdiagnosis cases.
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process where patients discuss their goals and preferences with relatives and health-care providers. The study recommends adapting ACP to the individual's readiness, updating conversations and documents regularly.
Researchers at Lancaster University discovered that wheat crops experience a delay in photosynthesis when transitioning from shade to sunlight, resulting in a loss of up to 21% productivity. The study suggests that breeding varieties with faster adjustment times could lead to increased yields without requiring more water or nutrients.
A new study published by a Lancaster University-led team warns that phosphorus losses will increase unless major changes are made to agricultural practices. Climate change will lead to warmer winters, resulting in more phosphorus transferred from agricultural land into rivers and oceans.
A survey of UK male participants found that blackmail and threats were the most frequent strategies used by women forcing men to engage in non-consensual sex. The study also highlights the need for greater awareness and support for male victims of sexual violence, who often feel ashamed or isolated.
A new study published in PNAS reveals that urban food demand in the Amazon can impact wildlife as far as 1,000 km away from the city. Researchers found a 50% reduction in fish size and catch rate near Manaus due to overfishing by city-based boats, which also led to larger fish being more common and easier to catch further away.
A new £5 million research partnership aims to create super-resilient, data-driven networks that can adapt to changing demands. The partnership will develop an 'autonomic' network with minimal human intervention, leading to improved customer experiences and greater agility for businesses.
Researchers at Lancaster University showcase a new smartphone app that can verify product authenticity using graphene-based digital fingerprints. The technology has the potential to eradicate product counterfeiting and forgery, two of the costliest crimes in the world.
Research by Lancaster University found that remote Amazonian cities are more vulnerable to environmental pollution, contaminated water, and health risks. Experts emphasize the need for 'adaptive capacity' through improved public services and disaster response planning to mitigate these effects.
A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that unregulated chemicals like dichloromethane could substantially delay the recovery of Antarctic ozone levels. If continued emissions trends persist, ozone depletion could be offsetting some of the future benefits of the Montreal Protocol.
A three-year Lancaster University project uses geographic information systems (GIS) and 3D modeling to analyze space and place in literary texts. The project creates interactive and immersive teaching resources, including Minecraft versions of fictional settings.
Dr Dmitry Zmeev has been awarded a £1.4M EPSRC Career Fellowship to investigate the properties of superfluid helium 3He. His research aims to understand its unusual behavior and potential applications in nano-electronics and cosmology.
A researcher at Lancaster University will study the impact of atmospheric technologies on airspace sovereignty and privacy using drones. The one-year fellowship aims to understand new regulations and technologies, including Amazon's drone-delivery services.
A study found that people from different cultural backgrounds change their language when lying, with Black African and South Asian participants using more first-person pronouns to distance themselves from the lie. The results challenge Western stereotypes on linguistic cues to deception.
A new book by the World Health Organization provides a comprehensive guide to establishing and delivering palliative care services globally. The manual aims to integrate palliative care into mainstream healthcare systems, improving access for millions of people worldwide.
Researchers at Lancaster University found that online self-management support for parents with Bipolar Disorder improves parenting skills, child behavior, and reduces parenting stress. The intervention combines self-management strategies with mood management to promote consistent parenting.
Researchers have found that Bitcoin's transparent and irreversible transaction features are also vulnerable to fraud, allowing dishonest traders to scam users. The study suggests designing improvements such as reputation management systems, third-party arbitration, and revealing identities of one-use only wallets to deter dishonesty.
Researchers found that watching videos and listening to music are the most data-intensive activities, accounting for around half of mobile data demand. Changing user behavior, such as gathering together to watch streamed media or using SMS texting instead of instant messaging, could significantly reduce energy consumption.
A new breakthrough simplifies the process of turning old coffee waste into cleaner biofuels, making it a more commercially competitive source of fuel. The researchers developed an in-situ transesterification process that combines oil extraction and conversion into biodiesel, reducing time and energy costs.
Researchers developed ERPonline to help people with bipolar disorder recognize and respond to early warning signs of relapse. Accessing the online tool was associated with improved beliefs about mood and increased monitoring of early warning signs compared to non-users.