I Want to Help Future Generations – Why Participate in Research
Helping future generations and giving back! Hear from some of our members, to hear what motivates them to get involved in research and the benefits it brings!
Could You be at Increased Risk of Developing Type 1 Diabetes?
We are partnering with the T1DRA study and the University of Bristol to offer you the opportunity to learn more about your health.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Could Protect Cognitive Health As We Age
Engaging in regular aerobic exercise, such as running, cycling, or brisk walking, can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 76%.
Reducing Cholesterol May Help Reduce Bladder Cancer’s Spread
Findings suggest that combining a cholesterol-lowering drug, with an experimental PIN1 inhibitor was effective at slowing tumor growth.
Dark Chocolate May Help Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Eating at least five servings of dark chocolate a week may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by 21% say findings from a Harvard study of 192,000 adults.
Gut Bacteria May Help Dietary Fibre Fight Bowel Cancer
Findings highlight the important role of gut bacteria in boosting the protective effects of dietary fiber against bowel cancer.
Green Tea Drinkers Have Fewer Brain Lesions Linked to Dementia
A study found that those who drank green tea had 35% fewer white matter lesions, which are associated with cognitive impairment and dementia.
How Participating from Home Would Ease Clinical Trial Participation
Could participating from home shift the burdens away from patients? We spoke to over 900 of our members to hear their preferences.
Mindfulness May be as Effective as Antidepressant for Anxiety Symptoms
Mindfulness-based stress reduction program shown to be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in easing anxiety symptoms.
I took part in this webinar to be a voice for people with conditions like mine
Karen participated in a webinar to share her experiences so that patients’ preferences and barriers for participating in clinical trials can be heard.