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The Courier
06-06-2025
- Health
- The Courier
Kirriemuir hub hosts launch of £1.5m dementia-friendly climate action initiative
Angus and Fife dementia centres will be at the vanguard of a pioneering climate change project for the nation's ageing population. On Thursday, Kirriemuir Connections dementia centre marked a £1.5 million National Lottery funding award for the Climate Wisdom initiative. It is being led by Outside the Box, a Scottish charity and social enterprise. Climate Wisdom brings together Meeting Centres Scotland, the Institute for Place, Environment and Society at the University of Heriot-Watt, and the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York. Scotland's first dementia meeting centre was established at Kirrie Connections. These are evidence-based social clubs for people with mild to moderate dementia and their families. Meeting Centres Scotland CEO Graham Galloway said the increasing effects of climate change are happening as the UK population is ageing. The 'make-do-and-mend' generations, from before fast fashion and throwaway plastics, could be among those to feel the greatest impact. 'In 2022, 19% of the population was aged 65 and above,' said Mr Galloway. 'By 2072, this could rise to 27% – equal to more than 22 million people. 'Older people are more likely to be the most affected because of underlying health conditions, reduced mobility, unsuitable housing, social and economic inequalities, and their limited role in climate planning. 'As we respond to climate change, it is essential to ensure everyone, including people living with dementia, can contribute to shaping our common future.' Climate Wisdom aims to support people to take positive, practical action on climate change. In the first two years, the project will focus on 13 meeting centres in Fife and Angus. Kirrie Connections said it was excited to be involved in this innovative project. 'Our members are keen to share their stories of how recycling was always a big part of daily life, hand-me-downs and no plastic tubs,' said a spokesperson. The lottery funding will support environmental arts, storytelling, reminiscence and nature-based activities. 'It aims to close the policy and practice gap between climate action and dementia support,' added Mr Galloway. Outside the Box said: 'This is a practical, hands-on and engaging project.' 'It will explore ways in which small everyday changes, that we can all do, will have an impact on climate change. 'Outside the Box is delighted to be leading a partnership of experts to ensure that older adults and people living with dementia are not only protected from climate risks but are leading the response.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Episode of ‘Health Is a Skill' Hosted by Todd Vande Hei Unpacks Integrative Medicine with Guest Dr. Paul Anderson
In Season 4's debut, Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei explores chronic illness care and patient empowerment with leading naturopathic oncologist. Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease care. Beverly Hills, California, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei launched Season 4 of his podcast Health is a Skill with a compelling episode featuring Dr. Paul Anderson, a naturopathic physician, author, and specialist in integrative oncology. The episode, titled 'Outside the Box,' takes a critical look at the current medical system's limitations in managing chronic illness and highlights the need for more personalized, whole-person care. In the conversation, Dr. Anderson unpacks key themes from his co-authored book Outside the Box, emphasizing the necessity of thinking beyond traditional treatment protocols. 'There's a good place for the box — acute care medicine excels at it,' said Dr. Anderson. 'But chronic and complex conditions require us to step outside that framework and treat each patient as a unique case.' Vande Hei, speaking from personal experience, delves into the disconnect many patients feel within conventional systems. The dialogue covers real-world examples where chronic symptoms like migraines or fatigue were dismissed due to 'normal labs,' and how such oversight can hinder healing. Dr. Anderson warns, 'The system is good at catching emergencies, but often misses the five or six smaller problems that compound over time.' A major theme of the episode is patient empowerment. Dr. Anderson explains how beliefs, mindset, and emotional resilience can materially affect outcomes. 'Your brain has a bi-directional influence — it can be medicine or poison. Empowered patients not only feel better, but their medications often work better,' he said. The episode also touches on how integrative care models are gaining traction within hospital systems, albeit with challenges. Dr. Anderson points out the steep learning curve for traditionally trained physicians adapting to holistic approaches, and notes that institutional constraints still limit the scope of integrative therapies. The episode concludes with Vande Hei sharing how artificial intelligence, including large language models (LLMs), could revolutionize lab data analysis and trend tracking — a potential game-changer for clinics like Stark. Listeners can tune into the episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. About Health Is a Skill Health is a Skill is a podcast hosted by Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark, based in Los Angeles. The show delivers expert perspectives on health and wellness, featuring conversations with physicians, researchers, and thought leaders to help listeners take a proactive, informed approach to lifelong health. Media Communications:Inquiries: adamtorres@ Attachment Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Episode of ‘Health Is a Skill' Hosted by Todd Vande Hei Unpacks Integrative Medicine with Guest Dr. Paul Anderson
In Season 4's debut, Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei explores chronic illness care and patient empowerment with leading naturopathic oncologist. Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease care. Beverly Hills, California, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stark CEO Todd Vande Hei launched Season 4 of his podcast Health is a Skill with a compelling episode featuring Dr. Paul Anderson, a naturopathic physician, author, and specialist in integrative oncology. The episode, titled 'Outside the Box,' takes a critical look at the current medical system's limitations in managing chronic illness and highlights the need for more personalized, whole-person care. In the conversation, Dr. Anderson unpacks key themes from his co-authored book Outside the Box, emphasizing the necessity of thinking beyond traditional treatment protocols. 'There's a good place for the box — acute care medicine excels at it,' said Dr. Anderson. 'But chronic and complex conditions require us to step outside that framework and treat each patient as a unique case.' Vande Hei, speaking from personal experience, delves into the disconnect many patients feel within conventional systems. The dialogue covers real-world examples where chronic symptoms like migraines or fatigue were dismissed due to 'normal labs,' and how such oversight can hinder healing. Dr. Anderson warns, 'The system is good at catching emergencies, but often misses the five or six smaller problems that compound over time.' A major theme of the episode is patient empowerment. Dr. Anderson explains how beliefs, mindset, and emotional resilience can materially affect outcomes. 'Your brain has a bi-directional influence — it can be medicine or poison. Empowered patients not only feel better, but their medications often work better,' he said. The episode also touches on how integrative care models are gaining traction within hospital systems, albeit with challenges. Dr. Anderson points out the steep learning curve for traditionally trained physicians adapting to holistic approaches, and notes that institutional constraints still limit the scope of integrative therapies. The episode concludes with Vande Hei sharing how artificial intelligence, including large language models (LLMs), could revolutionize lab data analysis and trend tracking — a potential game-changer for clinics like Stark. Listeners can tune into the episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. About Health Is a Skill Health is a Skill is a podcast hosted by Todd Vande Hei, CEO of Stark, based in Los Angeles. The show delivers expert perspectives on health and wellness, featuring conversations with physicians, researchers, and thought leaders to help listeners take a proactive, informed approach to lifelong health. Media Communications:Inquiries: adamtorres@ Attachment Dr. Paul Anderson joins Todd Vande Hei to discuss personalized, integrative approaches to chronic disease in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Leader Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Jeff Cummins' Doctor Who illustrations in new book
Launched by publishing house Candy Jar Books, Outside the Box: The Complete Doctor Who Art of Jeff Cummins, is a new title celebrating the legacy of the Flintshire-based artist - timed perfectly ahead of a major Doctor Who exhibition this summer. Jeff has been a leading figure in British sci-fi and pop culture illustration for decades, producing artwork for Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, and most famously, Doctor Who. This new volume focuses exclusively on his contributions to the Doctor Who universe, bringing together his iconic Target novel covers, personal commissions, rare early pieces and never-before-seen artwork. Read more: Month of bestselling authors set to entertain across Flintshire He said: "This is the book I've always wanted to see come to life. From my earliest Dalek paintings as a kid, to my latest portraits of Ncuti Gatwa and Jodie Whittaker - it's all part of the same creative journey." The book includes: • Jeff's celebrated Target novel covers and work from the Doctor Who Discovers series. • A detailed look at the unreleased Target calendar project. • New illustrations of Doctors old and new - including portraits of Colin Baker, David Bradley, Tom Baker, and more. • A new comic strip chronicling Jeff's life as an artist. • Private commissions, early works, and Jeff's latest Dalek painting - connecting his childhood in Wales to his present-day artistry. Read more: Bruce Lee painting launched Doctor Who and McCartney artist Jeff's work will also be celebrated in a dedicated exhibition, Right Between the Eyes!, opening in June at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery as part of Adventures in Time & Space, one of the largest Doctor Who exhibitions seen in over a decade. Running until November, the exhibition will showcase iconic props, costumes, set pieces, and Jeff's original artwork - with signed copies of Outside the Box available in the museum gift shop. Sarah Wilson, heritage manager at Peterborough Museum, said: "Jeff's artwork is a vital part of Doctor Who's visual history. His distinctive style helped define an era for fans around the world." Outside the Box is being distributed by the Books Council of Wales, ensuring it will be available in all good bookshops across Wales, including local independents and online retailers.
