Toni Goffe
The world about us as seen through Toni’s eyes is the world of whimsical cats, fanciful dogs quizzical sheep and curious cows and luscious landscapes of the rural countryside, hidden harbours and mysterious ports as seen through his rainbow coloured glasses.
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MENTAL HEALTH
What is mental health? Last week I described some of the benefits of exercise in preventing and treating the commonest mental illnesses - anxiety and depression. This week it is Mental Health which I am addressing. Just as physical health is not defined as the absence...
MENTAL ILLNESS
How common is mental illness? Psychological illnesses are extraordinarily common. The most common forms are anxiety and depression. A European study of depression found prevalence rates varying from 2.5% in Santander to 17% in Liverpool, while a worldwide study found...
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) was originally described as “the shaking palsy” by James Parkinson in 1817. The main features are stiffness, a fixed facial expression, difficulty with movements and a characteristic so-called "pill rolling"...
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