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New Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline – and may be available as early as next year

Lecanemab is the first drug to help improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by slowing the disease. These are very promising results, although the only data we have at the moment is from the drugmaker’s press release.

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Jeremy Paxman’s doctor noticed presenter’s Parkinson’s on University Challenge

While the broadcaster was in hospital, one of his doctors said he noticed the TV quiz host’s face had acquired a ‘Parkinson’s mask’.

The Independent UK

Texas researchers receive $149 million for large study of Alzheimer’s in racial, ethnic groups

FORT WORTH, Texas — The National Institutes of Health is giving $149 million to researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center to pay for researchers to study the biology of Alzheimer’s disease in multiple racial and ethnic groups.

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Mental health researchers investigate link between screen time and depression reported by Australian teens

Australian researchers have been digging deeper into the links between young people, screen use and mental health.

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Can Ketamine Treat Alcohol Addiction? This Is How Therapy Actually Functions

(Part two of a four-part series, see part one here)

Benzinga

Suicide risk ‘almost seven times higher’ after dementia diagnosis

Researchers say their findings indicate clinics should target suicide risk assessment at patients diagnosed before the age of 65.

The Independent UK

People with recent dementia diagnosis found to have higher suicide risk

Calls for more support after England research shows those diagnosed under 65 also at greater risk

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Having this many nightmares a week may be tied to extreme brain aging

A new study suggests having bad dreams and nightmares during middle or old age may be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia.

Inverse

'It's really hard': Rise in youth depression prompts calls for more support

Will O'Meara, 18, who got mental health help says care needs to be streamlined.

The Canberra Times

Alzheimer's risk increased by 80% in over 65s who have had Covid, claims study

Experts are still unclear as to whether Covid can trigger the onset of Alzheimer's or speed its development.

Daily Record

Dogs can show ADHD behaviours - it may explain difficulty training, expert says

Animal behaviourist Katie Scott-Dyer explains that dogs can show ADHD-like behaviours and it may explain why your pet is having difficulty responding to basic training

Daily Mirror

Over-65s twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s within a year of Covid infection, according to study

Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio analysed the electronic health records of 6.2 million adults

Evening Standard

Ketamine enables more positive thoughts – that’s why it’s a life saver

The reason why ketamine is so rapid in its relief of severe depression is because it makes us focus more on positive information.

The New Daily

Study reveals why some ‘super-agers’ have sharp memories into their 80s

Scientists hope understanding brains of ‘super-agers’ could lead to breakthroughs with Alzheimer’s and other degenerative diseases

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Lanarkshire MP champions support for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Dr Lisa Cameron met with East Kilbride campaigner, Mark Lees, who was recently diagnosed with the life-changing condition

Liverpool Echo

Covid warning to everyone aged 66 and above

New research has found over 65s who contract covid increase their risk of getting Alzheimer's

Wales Online

How to beat the winter blues and the foods that could help

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause low moods, tiredness and irritability

Wales Online

Having had Covid can increase risk of Alzheimer's by 80% for some people

Researchers aren't certain whether COVID-19 triggers new development of Alzheimer’s disease or accelerates its emergence

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The Independent UK

Over-65s who had Covid are 80 per cent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, study reveals

It is unclear whether coronavirus triggers new development of the disease or accelerates its emergence

Daily Mirror

Devastated mother describes how her toddler forgot how to crawl and talk 'overnight'

Ruby Pollard, from Trafford in Greater Manchester, was initially believed to have autism, but the reality was something far worse as she had a rare disorder

Inverse

New study disputes a common belief about treating trauma-linked depression

Scientists report adults with a history of childhood trauma do experience symptom improvement after using commonly-used medication and therapy for depression.

Salon

A subtle cause of childhood trauma

A study unpacks the origins of adult mental illness — and finds a correlation with unpredictable childhoods

The Independent UK

Magic mushrooms and ecstasy touted as effective PTSD treatments alongside psychotherapy

A review found that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy showed the greatest promise in treating PTSD

Manchester Evening News

'My toddler forgot how to crawl and talk overnight - now she's locked in her body'

Ruby Pollard may never walk or talk again

Liverpool Echo

Sleep warning as millions undiagnosed with 'silent killer'

People who have problematic sleeping patterns are more at risk according to new research

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