On Friday 30 June, The Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing (WRIHW) Pain Challenge Academy lead by Dr Paul Chazot hosted cross-sector partners presenting at its Live well with Pain – Beyond Biomedicine Health celebration event.

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People struggle to tell their story of living with pain and when they do it is articulated in a way that may not be understood, heard or taken seriously.

Well, those who came along to the Health & Social Theory research group “Showcase” on Wednesday 21st June found out just that!

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.

A wealth of research shows that air pollution is harming our brain health, including our mental health and our risk of dementia. A new report has outlined what we should do next.

We are part of a ground-breaking £4.17m Digital Health Hub for the North East and Cumbria, in collaboration with five universities and seven NHS trusts.

Join us on the 20th June at the Botanic Gardens to experience something very special.

The latest Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Newsletter should have arrived in your inbox this morning!

The latest Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Newsletter should have arrived in your inbox this morning!

The latest Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Newsletter should have arrived in your inbox this morning!

In celebration of World Parkinson’s Day 2023, the Durham Parkinson’s UK Branch, Durham University, Space 2, and Balbir Singh Dance Company collaborated for an afternoon exploring the classical Indian dance of kathak at Durham University Botanic Gardens. This builds on the previous work of the ‘Unmasking Pain’ project with Balbir Singh Dance company backed by Arts Council England, offering similar days for people living with chronic pain.