Hobbies in middle age linked to keeping brain sharp in later life
People who take part in a range of leisure activities in middle age are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, according to new research. Psychologists at the
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Urgent improvement notice issued to Edinburgh care at home service
A care at home service in Edinburgh has been told to make urgent improvements in the care it provides to vulnerable people. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal Improvement
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Edinburgh study suggests link between risk of schizophrenia and form of depression
A type of depression may affect people who are genetically at risk of schizophrenia, a new study has suggested. The University of Edinburgh research team said its findings could help
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Social Bite receives 27,000 Christmas dinner donations for homeless
A cafe chain backed by George Clooney has received more than 27,000 donations in one day to its campaign to ensure a homeless person gets a hot meal at Christmas.
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Campaign groups praise MP Michelle Thomson for rape speech ‘bravery’
Campaigners have praised an MP for her bravery after she revealed in the House of Commons that she was raped at the age of 14. Independent Michelle Thomson moved MPs
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Sturgeon in £2.5m cancer care pledge as she opens international conference
The First Minister has announced an extra £2.5 million to improve cancer care for children and young people in Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon made the pledge as she opened the Teenage
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Sir Chris Hoy to join 250 sleeping rough to fund village for homeless
Sir Chris Hoy is to join 250 people sleeping rough for a night to raise money for a new village for the homeless. As part of a fundraising drive, around
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Social Bite cafe chain announce plans to build eco-friendly village for homeless
A sandwich shop chain which gives 100% of its profits to charity is to build a village for the homeless. Social Bite, which has cafes in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen,
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QMU graduate offers insight into career as a Music Therapist
If you’ve ever considered a career in Music Therapy or wondered what career routes might be available, then this is sure to interest you. Here we explore the MSc in
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Film star DiCaprio visits eatery that supports homeless on visit to Edinburgh
Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio waved and signed autographs for fans as he arrived at an Edinburgh restaurant that helps the homeless during his first visit to Scotland. The Oscar-winning actor
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