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Long COVID: effects on fatigue and quality of life can be comparable to some cancers – new research

As of March 2023, the Office for National Statistics estimated that 1.7 million people in the UK were living with self-reported long COVID. This refers to symptoms, including fatigue and brain fog among many others, that continue for more than 12 weeks after the initial COVID infection.

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Long COVID is more fatiguing for some than late-stage cancer, study finds: ‘Support and understanding is not at the same level’

Long COVID—like so many invisible illnesses—is far more impactful than many healthy individuals realize.

Fortune

Beauty procedures from manicures to cosmetic surgery carry risk — and the reward of a better life — podcast

Making yourself more beautiful can result in tangible, material rewards. Pretty privilege, as it is called, can lead to greater access to money and social capital, resulting in a better quality of life.

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Long Covid can impair quality of life more than advanced cancers, study says

Some patients’ health-related life quality scores worse than those of people with stage 4 lung cancer

The Guardian - UK

Brain tumors are cognitive parasites – how brain cancer hijacks neural circuits and causes cognitive decline

Researchers have long known that brain tumors, specifically a type of tumor called a glioma, can affect a person’s cognitive and physical function. Patients with glioblastoma, the most fatal type of brain tumor in adults, experience an especially drastic decline in quality of life. Glioblastomas are thought to impair normal…

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England's best seaside town with the happiest residents - but there's a major drawback

Plymouth topped the charts for England’s city with the highest quality of life last month, coming second in the UK to Edinburgh, but residents admit it has one recurrent problem

Daily Mirror

Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here's what we know about phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms

While some women glide through menopause, more than 85% experience one or more unpleasant symptoms, which can impact their physical and mental health, daily activities and quality of life.

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Bowel cancer patients could be spared radiotherapy, US study suggests

Doctors found some patients could rely on chemotherapy and surgery alone to treat the disease

The Guardian - UK

Polymer knee joint ‘could improve quality of life of osteoarthritis patients’

The prosthetic knee technology, called PEEK-OPTIMA, has been developed by Invibio.

The Independent UK

‘Smart bandages’ could improve outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds

Wirelessly powered smart bandages have been developed by a team of scientists to improve the quality of life for those with non-healing wounds.

The Independent UK

Ankylosing spondylitis: machine learning could pave the way for early diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is the second most common type of inflammatory arthritis, often affecting teenagers and young adults. Symptoms of AS can include back pain, stiffness, joint inflammation (arthritis), inflammation where tendons attach to bones (enthesitis), and fatigue. Over time, these symptoms can lead to spinal fusion, which significantly affects…

The Conversation

Homeowners near Dublin Airport's new runway facing summer of noise hell

"This is having a huge impact on the quality of life of many households and impacting on local schools too."

Irish Mirror

Massive PowerToys update adds one of my favorite features — your mouse will thank you

A PowerToys update added two utilities to the app, including one that lets you control two computers with a single mouse.

Windows Central

The council has come for our gnomes and pot plants. Your hanging basket might be next

Petty policies around communal space are damaging residents’ quality of life – and are targeting everything from benches to Christmas wreaths, says Phineas Harper, chief executive of Open City

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The latest workers calling for a better quality of life: airline pilots

In ongoing contract negotiations, pilots at major airlines are pushing for changes in scheduling, to allow for more time at home and fewer missed birthdays and other celebrations.

Belfast Live

Belfast parents' plea as son diagnosed with potentially fatal disease

"We want to give Teddy the best quality of life"

Belfast Live

Derry woman's stoma stopped "excruciating pain" after life-changing diagnosis aged 10

"Having a stoma took that pain away and give me a quality of life"

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Brand new home to change quality of life for terminally ill boys and their family

The small act of being able to move by himself from his backyard into his home, and down the hallway to his bedroom, puts a smile on Declan's face.

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Witcher 3 patch simplifies combat and some fans aren’t happy about it

A new The Witcher 3 patch is live with several fixes and quality of life changes, including one that has some of the RPG’s fandom divided

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh crowned top 'quality of life' city in UK with 'best commute times and affordable housing'

New research investigating the overall quality of life in UK cities has revealed that Edinburgh comes in at number one, offering "the best commute times and access to affordable housing".

The Conversation

COVID fatigue: cognitive behavioural therapy could help people manage persistent symptoms – new research

While COVID is no longer regarded as a global health emergency, it remains a serious disease. Notably, even mild cases can result in persistent symptoms known as long COVID, which can have wide-reaching effects on physical health, mental health and quality of life.

Daily Record

Edinburgh crowned top 'quality of life' city in UK with Glasgow in top 10

New research investigating the overall quality of life in UK cities has revealed that Edinburgh comes in at number one, offering "the best commute times and access to affordable housing".

The Conversation

For better or worse, your dog's behaviours can impact your quality of life

I became interested in research about dogs because of my close connection with my first pet Pantro, a friendly and energetic cocker spaniel. Pantro was the perfect fit for me, for being great company for long walks while also being calm and independent when left alone. However, his behavioural issues…

Windows Central

Microsoft updates Windows 11's Photos app with new slideshow options, brings back spot fixing tool

Microsoft has announced a big update for the Photos app on Windows 11 that is rolling out to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channel now. The update introduces a handful of new features and quality of life improvements.

PC Gamer

This huge Tiny Tina's Wonderlands mod sounds like almost a completely different game

Wonderland Redux adds new content, features, fixes, quality of life changes, and more.

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