Menopause, Hormones, and Vulvodynia: What’s the Connection?
This World Menopause Awareness Day, we’re exploring the relationship between menopause, hormones, and vulvodynia. Vulvodynia (vulvar pain with no clear cause) affects up to 16% of women1 and can happen at any age. Research has linked some types of vulvodynia with hormone levels, particularly a drop in oestrogen2, a hormonal decline that happens naturally as […]
Malnutrition and Dementia: What Clinical Trials Are Revealing
Malnutrition is a widespread risk for those with dementia living in long-term care. Research has shown that nearly 29% of people living with dementia in the UK are malnourished1, and the risk of malnutrition in long-term care facilities is around 57%2. This UK Malnutrition Awareness Week, we’re shedding light on the impact of malnutrition and […]
World Mental Health Day: How to Manage PTSD in Emergencies
World Mental Health Day celebrates the importance of prioritising mental health, and this year, the focus is on protecting your mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. Many conditions, like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can be exacerbated in these situations due to the additional stress they create. Here at MAC, we’re recognising the […]
UK Fungus Day: Treating Depression with Psychedelics
As we celebrate UK Fungus Day, it’s worth reflecting on how fungi, often overlooked and misunderstood, are quietly revolutionising mental health care. At the heart of this transformation is psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, which shows remarkable promise in the treatment of depression. Current Treatments for Depression For decades, depression has been […]
World Alzheimer’s Month: Alzheimer’s Myth Busting
It’s estimated that nearly one million people in the UK are living with some form of dementia, but more than one third do not have a diagnosis1. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is a physical condition that damages the brain over time2. There are many misconceptions about Alzheimer’s, and for […]
What is Vulvodynia?
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition affecting the vulva, the external part of the female genitalia. It is defined as vulvar pain that lasts for at least three months without an identifiable cause, making it a complex and often misunderstood condition. Despite an estimated 18% of women being impacted at some point in their lives […]
The Importance of Research into Women’s Sexual Health
Less than half of women in the UK with severe reproductive health conditions seek help, and those who do face delays in diagnosis and doubt about their symptoms1. This is despite the significant impact women’s health conditions have on their lives, with one in eight women in the UK taking time off work in the […]
Emergency Services Day: PTSD and Blue Light Professions
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects one in ten people in the UK in their lifetime1. This risk increases with certain occupations, particularly those in the emergency services such as police, fire, and ambulance personnel2. Today, on Emergency Services Day, we are highlighting the impact of PTSD in ‘blue light’ professions. Understanding PTSD PTSD is a […]
Managing Depression Whilst on Holiday
Holidays are often portrayed as the ultimate escape: sunshine, relaxation, and a break from the everyday grind. Around 9 million trips abroad will be made by Brits this August1, but for those living with depression, the idea of a holiday can feel overwhelming rather than uplifting. The pressure to feel happy, the disruption of routines, […]
Immunisation Awareness Month: The Importance of Clinical Trials and Vaccination
This Immunisation Awareness Month, we are highlighting a very important part of immunity against disease—vaccination. Vaccination helps prevent the spread of many diseases and conditions, and their development could not be completed without clinical trials. Here at MAC, we’re exploring the critical role of vaccination in healthcare and how clinical research is vital to the […]