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Victoria Raw
Feature Writer
BA (Hons), English Literature
Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.
Victoria has collaborated with various charities throughout her career, including Andy's Man Club, the RSPCA and Barnardo's. She has also worked with major retail brands such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, as well as entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros.
When she's not busy creating compelling content, Victoria spends her time producing podcasts and attending to the demands of her beloved cat Fizzgig.
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According to the Alzheimer's Society, over 980,000 people in the UK are living with dementia - a number that's expected to grow to 1.4 million by 2040. As we live longer, our chance of developing this condition increases. However, lifestyle adjustments and healthy living may help minimise its impact.
Whether you're blasting Kate Bush, or shredding along to Metallica (Stranger Things fans, unite!), the right tune can turn even the most Upside Down day right-side up. Music therapy is the clinical practice that uses the power of music to help you explore your innermost thoughts and feelings. Not only can this treatment help people struggling with mental wellbeing - it has been shown to positively affect people with physical illnesses, disabilities, and a wide range of long-term conditions.
Arthritis can affect young and old people, but your best chances of avoiding arthritis is when you are healthy, mobile, and pain-free. There's no sure way to prevent arthritis, but you do have some control over your joint health.
When the weather gets colder, many of us look forward to getting cosy indoors with hot and hearty winter comfort foods. However, if these aren't healthy, they can make us feel tired and sluggish when the days get shorter and darker. With some small changes, however, it's possible to create tasty, comforting meals that are good for you too.
According to a study published by the Health and Food Supplement Information Service (HSIS), UK diets have become less healthy in the past 30 years. We chatted with health experts about 10 important nutrients you might be missing in your diet.
