Psychotherapy can make you richer - especially if you are a man

Dec 16, 2018 13:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Psychotherapy is good for mental health, but it can be very expensive too. As economists we try to carefully model and evaluate the monetary effects of different actions and policies. So, for our recent study we decided to...

The problem of drinking in pregnancy – and what to do about it

Dec 16, 2018 13:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Last year, it was reported that the UK has one of the worst rates of drinking while pregnant in Europe. These figures come from a study which shows 41% of women in the UK drank alcohol during their pregnancy. Among UK...

Erectile dysfunction: exercise could be the solution

Dec 16, 2018 13:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Men with erectile dysfunction can improve their sexual function with 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, four times a week, according to our latest review of the evidence. We reviewed all international studies carried out...

Does problem-solving really protect against cognitive decline in old age?

Dec 16, 2018 13:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Use it or lose it is the received wisdom when it comes to cognitive ability. But is there any truth in this old saw? Our latest study suggests that it depends how much it you have to start with. Previous observational...

People who live in countryside are less likely to survive cancer

Dec 16, 2018 13:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

It is easy to romanticise about escaping to the country, with its clean air, green space, and idyllic views. But our latest research, a review of 39 studies from around the world, suggests the need for a bit of an...

What's the most value for money way to tackle obesity? Increase taxes on alcohol

Dec 16, 2018 13:06 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

We dont often equate the kilojoules we drink in our glass of wine or pint of beer with the weight that accumulates around our middle. But our new study shows increasing the price of alcohol is the most value for money...

Teachers don't understand the depth of dyslexia

Dec 16, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that most of us know for causing problems with writing, reading and spelling. But it is more than this, and can affect people in many different ways. It is generally accepted...