Why we need to improve heart health in Europe

Why we need to improve heart health in Europe

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in Europe. They cost the EU around 282 billion euros in 2021, more than the entire EU budget.[1] Sixty million people live with CVD in the EU, while 13 million new cases are diagnosed annually.[2] Behind these data are individual stories of suffering and loss, … Read more

Beyond Forgetting: Why We Must Act Now Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Beyond Forgetting: Why We Must Act Now Against Alzheimer's Disease

Faced with an increasingly aging population, today’s reality reveals a harsh truth: healthcare systems in the EU and the rest of the world are ill-equipped to provide early and timely diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and adopt innovative treatments that can help preserve memory and, therefore, independence. Recent advances suggest that timely intervention may hold promise … Read more

Highlighting Suicide Prevention, Advocates Share Their Stories to End the Silence

Highlighting Suicide Prevention, Advocates Share Their Stories to End the Silence

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. While mental health advocates work throughout the year to ensure people are not alone, the month is an opportunity for organizations to highlight suicide prevention. Studies show that in the United States, one in five young people suffers from a mental disorder and at … Read more