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Midlife Blues: Differentiating Between Menopausal Symptoms and Depression

Midlife is a period of significant change for many women, marked by physical, emotional, and hormonal transitions. It's not uncommon for women in their 40s and 50s to experience mood swings, irritability, and feelings of sadness during this time. Many women going through this phase and feeling are told that…

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Former mayor of London Ken Livingstone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

The retired 78-year-old former MP is ‘being well cared for by his family and friends’, his family announced

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

‘These patients do not have time’: families in UK demand access to new drug that slows brain tumours

Vorasidenib worked in trials but is not yet available on the NHS

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

I feel like I’ve wasted my 20s. What is holding me back?

You’ve accomplished a lot. Don’t think of life as milestones that must be met by certain ages. By Philippa Perry

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Udbodh Dementia Day Care Centre in Kerala, a centre for stimulating cognitive abilities of those with dementia

Kochi's Udbodh Dementia Day Care Centre offers free services to dementia patients, providing therapies, reminiscence activities, and transportation. The centre in Kerala has become a model for the well-being of dementia sufferers, with three experienced caregivers helping them reconnect with language and lead a dignified life. A pilot study showed…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

New Discovery Could Help Doctors Prevent Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is an incurable neurological disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity and slowness of movement.

Zenger · Sep 15, 2023

Terminally ill mum who had donor baby asks brother to raise daughter, two

Doctors have told single mum Emma Postance, 42, she could have just two years to live

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Training for half marathon makes me feel ‘normal’, says man with brain tumour

Ryan O’Shea, 27, is taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon on October 8 to raise money for the The Brain Tumour Charity.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval

A study has found that the psychedelic drug MDMA, combined with talk therapy, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023