Author Archives: Maureen
Men ‘more prone to type 2 diabetes’
“Diabetes UK is calling on both men and women to reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by losing any excess weight
Researchers say they have discovered why men may be more likely than women to develop type 2 diabetes – they are biologically more susceptible.
Men need to gain far less weight than women to develop the condition, study findings suggest.
The Glasgow University team found men developed the disease at a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) than women.
They believe distribution of the body fat is important – men tend to store it in their liver and around the waist.
Joanna Lumley Wants More Support For U.K. Mums And Carers
“At the other end of life, women often end up as the carers for elderly relatives
30 September 2011 12:11
British actress Joanna Lumley is ready to tackle British politicians again after her triumphant Gurkha campaign, by demanding more support for young mums and elderly carers.
The Absolutely Fabulous star is a staunch human and animal rights activist, and lends her name to several campaigns, including tiger conservation and voting reform in the U.K.
“A voice that cares”
A short film about carers in Leeds
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzn2XAVgxBE&feature=share[/youtube]
This is short film about Carers in the Leeds area and country wide. It was made in conjunction with my final year project at University where i worked with the charity Carers Leeds, i worked with both staff and the users of the charity.
