Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to maintain a stable blood glucose concentration in the normal range. There are 2 main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Blood glucose concentration is maintained by hormones…

Depression is defined as ‘a persistent low mood’  that lasts for a long time, and can affect people’s everyday lives in different ways. It is more than simply feeling unhappy for a few days. There are a variety of mental…

Dementia is a syndrome (a collection of symptoms) that causes a decline in mental ability. This decline can be characterised by memory loss, difficulty reasoning, concentrating and communicating, and can also lead to a reduction in a person's abilities to…