Australia legalises psychedelics for medical use Psychedelics can now be legally used as medicine in Australia in a world-first approval that is aimed at treating acute mental health conditions. Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2023
Group-based Performing Arts Therapies Show Promise In Reducing Anxiety And Depression Study finds dance, art, and music therapies significantly improve symptoms, but more research is needed Zenger · Jun 30, 2023
Zimbabwean UU graduate will 'always be a Derry girl' ahead of Oxford move Melville Nyatondo, who studied at Magee campus, hopes to make personalised medicine 'accessible and applicable' in Africa Belfast Live · Jun 30, 2023
Australian psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and psilocybin: who can access them and how do they work? The psychedelic drugs are used to treat PTSD and treatment-resistant depression The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023
'Dehumanising policies' leave autistic people struggling to access health, education and housing – new review Around 3% of people are estimated to be autistic and it is a lifelong disability. Most autistic people experience the sensory world differently, such as places being too loud or too bright. We also typically communicate in a more direct way than is usual. The Conversation · Jun 30, 2023
Do you know Brain connectivity, memory improves in older adults after walking? Study finds Walking enhances connections within and between three different brain networks, including one linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding to the growing body of research showing that exercise is beneficial for brain health. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 30, 2023
Passive scrolling on social media leads to anxiety and depression – new study This compared to more active users of social media, researchers found. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
The Scottish Government must act to overhaul mental health services In an article for the Record, Elliot Grant-Conlin writes about his mental health and calls on the Scottish Government to address the 'two tier' system in services Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023
Higher levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer’s disease – study Further research is needed to investigate the clinical and public health implications of the findings. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Extra benefits of intermittent fasting "Intermittent fasting has been shown to have various health benefits [including] the promotion of brain health" Salon · Jun 29, 2023
Only those with a high IQ can spot the odd woman out within five seconds Can you spot the odd woman out in less than five seconds? If you do you might have a high IQ Dublin Live · Jun 29, 2023
NHS staff taking time off due to poor mental health continues, new data shows Figures showed days off due to anxiety, stress, depression and other psychiatric illnesses made up almost a quarter of absences in February. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
‘I wanted to play but my hand wouldn’t move’: making an album with Parkinson’s When musician Samuel Smith received a life-changing diagnosis he decided to make the record he’d always dreamed of – and many of his Nashville heroes agreed to play on it The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
Parkinson's disease symptoms: Subtle change to your skin you should never ignore Changes can include increased oily skin or flaking to the face and scalp, while excessive sweating could also be a sign of Parkinson's - although more likely while already on medication Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Nottingham Post · Jun 28, 2023 Genetic breakthrough could lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis After sifting through 7.8million genetic variants, one was found to be associated with faster disease progression
Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023 Genetic breakthrough could mean new treatments for multiple sclerosis After sifting through 7.8million genetic variants, one was found to be associated with faster disease progression
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Genetic breakthrough could prevent MS progression, researchers say The global study included data from more than 22,000 people with MS.
Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023 The Valleys community coming together to help dad stuck in hospital after collapsing A fundraising page has been set up to help bring Paul Davies home
The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023 IISc project to use smartphones for early detection, diagnosis of neuro-degenerative diseases Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are currently undertaking a project which aims to collect data for commonly observed neuro-degenerative disorders and develop models for diagnosis using state-of-the-art machine learning approaches.
StockNews.com · Jun 27, 2023 3 Stocks to Own as Alzheimer's Drugs Bring Relief The number of people with dementia, including those with Alzheimer's disease, are projected to increase from 50+ million now to more than 150 million in 2050, according to Alzheimer's Disease International. Those sheer numbers will mean that investors in certain stocks, producing Alzheimer's drugs to combat the disease, are poised…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 Steps we can all take to raise deaf awareness Letters: Speak directly, be understanding and remember that sign language is rarely the answer for people with acquired hearing loss, writes Quentin Kopp. Plus a letter by Wendy Ritson
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023 What is Tourette’s and how does it affect the brain? As Lewis Capaldi cancels tour Lewis Capaldi recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with Tourette's and has decided to take a break from touring
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023 Anxious children are being kept off school by parents working from home, schools minister warns Parents are more wary of sending their children to school with a cold, MPs hear
Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023 Dementia and stroke risk 'linked to sleeping habit' - but many don't know they suffer You may be completely unaware you are more at risk of the serious health conditions as you are unaware of sleep apnoea symptoms while you rest at night.
Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023 Dementia early warning signs that are often missed or brushed off as 'old age' It's a devastating condition, but many people with dementia don't always pick up on the early warning symptoms.