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In amongst all the joyous carols, festive classics and novelty singles we hear throughout December, there’s one popular Christmas song that always strikes us as terribly poignant. “Lonely This Christmas” by ‘70s rock band Mud may tell the tale of a broken-hearted lover on his own at Christmas, but the tone of the song itself […]

SureCare North Leeds were proud sponsors at the latest Marie Curie Charity dinner and dance, which raised over £4000. With over 500 guests attending a sold-out evening. It wasn’t just an evening to dance to your favourite songs, more importantly it was a night to raise money for those who deserve everyone’s help the most! […]

Once again, we’ve reached that time of the year when the nights start drawing in and there’s a biting chill in the air. It feels as though the winters are getting harsher every year, with lower temperatures and seasonal illnesses on the rise. It’s vital to take extra care of our health and vitality when […]

For many people, Christmas is a happy time, a chance to take a break from work and catch up with family and friends. But for many, it is a less joyous time, with significant numbers of people likely to spend the festive season on their own, often with painful or sad memories. New figures suggest […]

Maintaining healthy blood pressure through middle-age can have an impact on helping to stave off dementia in later life. A new study, carried out by the University of California, makes the link between blood pressure and memory skills for the first time. Previous studies had linked lack of fitness and heart health to declining mental […]

A report yesterday claimed that depression in old age is set to be the next big health crisis. According to James Warner, the Chairman of the Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, nine in ten elderly people go without help because doctors struggle to spot the signs of […]

When children with learning difficulties are young, they are naturally incredibly dependent upon their immediate family, relatives and close friends. But as they reach their teenage years and beyond, so there is a period of transition when a young person’s close circle expands. While families and other carers remain important, there is also a desire […]

Here at SureCare we were interested to read about a blood test that has been developed that can accurately predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, published in Nature Medicine, showed that testing levels of 10 fats in the blood could determine with 90% accuracy the risk of the disease emerging in the next […]