Stephen Hughes

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Senior Lecturer in Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University

Stephen Hughes is a consultant in Emergency Medicine at Broomfield Hospital and Senior Lecturer in Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine, Chelmsford, UK.Teaching medical students to talk nicely to patients is a passion and a privilege. It is also a prerequisite for peace of mind when thinking about retiring anywhere near where the students when qualified, might be practising!

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health

It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have nothing wrong with them, should enjoy shorter lifespans than the rest of us. Let’s find out more...

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health

It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have nothing wrong with them, should enjoy shorter lifespans than the rest of us. Let’s find out more...

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Stephen Hughes

Senior Lecturer in Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University

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Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health

It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have nothing wrong with them, should enjoy shorter lifespans than the rest of us. Let’s find out more...

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health

It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have nothing wrong with them, should enjoy shorter lifespans than the rest of us. Let’s find out more...

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Senior Lecturer in Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University

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Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health

It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have nothing wrong with them, should enjoy shorter lifespans than the rest of us. Let’s find out more...

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health

It seems strange that hypochondriacs who, by definition, worry yet have nothing wrong with them, should enjoy shorter lifespans than the rest of us. Let’s find out more...

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Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey translates the WHO's updated 2026 dementia risk-reduction guidelines changes into concrete actions for opportunistic risk assessment and targeted advice in everyday general practice.