People with early Alzheimer’s disease ‘have difficulty turning when walking’ It is hoped the findings will help secure earlier detection of the condition. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
‘I forgot my own daughter due to 20-year-old brain tumour that grew to the size of a lemon’ Sorrall Dovey, 52, had the tumour removed six years ago and there are no signs it has returned The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Woman who took on hike two months after brain haemorrhage hands medal to surgeon Bernie Burke survived a subarachnoid haemorrhage in April. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Supreme Court divided on married woman’s right to abort 26-week pregnancy Supreme Court expresses anguish over possibility of survival of 26-week pregnant woman's foetus. Asks which court will say "stop the fetal heartbeat". Bench wonders why earlier report was ambiguous. Woman's counsel asked to file affidavit on what she wants to do. The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023
Girl, 6, has surgery in which half of her brain is ‘disconnected’ to stop debilitating seizures The child’s seizures are caused by an extremely rare condition that affects only around 500 children worldwide The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Parkinson’s disease detectable before physical symptoms show, Australian research finds Exclusive: synthetic compound highlights neurodegeneration when injected into patients at early stages of disease, study shows The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Excessive social media and smartphone use linked to ADHD symptoms Technology addiction found to cause inattention and hyperactivity Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023
‘Higher expectations undermining people’s mental health’ High expectations lead to mental health issues; society must recognize mental health as a basic human right & create mental health friendly environments. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #HumanRight #SocialDiscrimination The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Running could be just as effective at treating depression as medication, scientists find Scientists call for extending treatment arsenal by implementing exercise therapy The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
World Mental Health Day: 5 ways to beat anxiety and change your life Psychologist Dr Kirren Schnack, author of Ten Times Calmer, talks to Lisa Salmon about how to take more control of your life. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Far more women executives experience stress than men with addiction problems common Exclusive: Four in ten women in high-paid jobs say they take recreational drugs more than once a week – with three in ten saying they consume drugs during work day The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Shouting at children linked to depression – but defining what counts as verbal abuse is what will help prevent harmful parenting A recent research paper has found that verbal abuse of children, including shouting at them and calling them names, is linked to low mood, drug abuse and delinquency (antisocial behaviour). The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023
How to exercise right for improved mental health With long hours at work, endless screen time, busy schedules, and work-from-home culture, physical activity often takes a backseat. In today's modern world our lifestyle is becoming increasingly sedentary. This impacts our mental health adversely leading to stress depression and anxiety. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is important to maintain both… The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023
Running As Effective As Medication For Beating Depression, Study Finds First-of-its-kind study shows exercise improves mental health and physical fitness in depression patients. Zenger · Oct 6, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023 COVID infection triggered deadly brain disease in man? While there has been enough evidence about COVID-19 triggering and worsening neurodegenerative diseases, a recent case was highlighted by the American Journal of Case Report discovering a correlation between COVID and a fatal brain disorder. The case in discussion was about a man aged 62 admitted to Mount Sinai Queens…
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023 Dear Abby: I miss my son after collapse of my marriage Man feels like a failure after falling ill and getting cut off from his youngest child.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023 More than a third of young Australians experienced mental health disorder in past 12 months Mental health problems among young people have increased by almost 50% in last 15 years
AAP · Oct 3, 2023 Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test A new Melbourne study has discovered people with concussion have significantly elevated blood protein levels.
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023 Patients with liver disease three times more likely to have personality disorder Sufferers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) at increased risk of developing serious mental health issues
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 What you need to know about depression during menopause – as Carol Vorderman opens up The Countdown legend has highlighted the mental health impact menopause can have. By Imy Brighty-Potts.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 How can I tell if my child has ADHD? Experts share some guidance on how to spot the signs
Zenger · Oct 2, 2023 Plant Protein Holds Promise For Treating Huntington’s Disease In Humans Scientists discover a protein in plants that reduces clumping of proteins responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023 Loneliness can increase risk of developing Parkinson’s, study finds Scientists warn that effective interventions needed to prevent loneliness worsening health issues
The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023 ‘A massive public health problem’: Australian children as young as 10 are hooked on gambling Exclusive: A Guardian Australia investigation has found an increase in the number of young people seeking help for problem gambling, with calls for urgent action
WEKU · Oct 2, 2023 Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism.