We’re Celebrating Clinical Trials Day!
Saturday 20th May is Clinical Trials Day, a day where the clinical research industry comes together to celebrate the value and importance it brings as well as the impact it has in changing people’s lives, every day.This year the theme is ‘Together We Can’ with an emphasis on working together to reach our goals of […]
Living with Lung Disease During Hay Fever Season
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, Spring is upon us, and Summer is approaching… that can only mean one thing: hay fever season. This time of year can be trouble for anyone, but for those living with lung diseases, it can be a risk to their health. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) […]
Living With OCD During Exam Season
With exam season approaching, those living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) may be particularly worried about this stressful time. OCD is a mental health condition that causes unwanted, intrusive thoughts (also known as obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or acts (compulsions) that a person feels compelled to perform in response to the obsessive thoughts. Exam season […]
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising understanding about this chronic pain condition. Fibromyalgia is a long-term disorder that affects around 2.5 million people in the UK alone. Fibromyalgia Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the condition and its impact. It is also a time […]
Living with OCD and my Clinical Trial Experience at MAC
Sara has been living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder since she was 12 years old and recently took part in a clinical trial at MAC Clinical Research, testing a potential new OCD medication. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where someone has obsessive thoughts that cause compulsive behaviour. Although Sara has been living […]
Managing Fibromyalgia when feeling stressed
Did you know a psychologically stressful event could cause health conditions such as fibromyalgia? April is Stress Awareness Month, and we want to raise awareness about how stress can affect both our physical and mental health. Stress Management Society created Stress Awareness Month and this year the charity is encouraging others to ‘Take Action’ on […]
Stress Awareness Month: Looking after your Mental Health
It’s no secret that stress can have a big impact on a person’s mental health so it’s crucial that we take good care of ourselves when going through stressful times. April is Stress Awareness Month, and we want to raise awareness about how stress can affect both our physical and mental health. Stress Awareness Month […]
Stress and Ulcerative Colitis
We all encounter stress but for those of us living with ulcerative colitis, stress can cause painful flare-ups. April is Stress Awareness Month, and we want to take this opportunity to raise awareness about how stress can affect both our physical and mental health. Stress Awareness Month was created by the Stress Management Society. The […]
Living with OCD during Ramadan
Ramadan can be a particularly conflicting time for Muslims living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental health condition where someone has obsessive thoughts which can cause compulsions. It can have a severe impact on a person’s quality of life and subsequent negative effects on their social and work life. During this Holy […]
Stress Awareness Month: Stress and Impotence
Did you know? The amount of stress a man faces in his life can have a direct impact on his ability to achieve an erection. April is Stress Awareness Month, and we want to raise awareness about how stress can affect both our physical and mental health. Created by the Stress Management Society, this year’s […]
