'It saved my life': Push to list esketamine on PBS for depression The treatment should be 'accessible to everybody'. Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2023
Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too Prolonged caregiving in the context of psychiatric patients can impact the psychological well-being of caregivers The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Napping during the day is good for your brain, experts say Going to sleep for as little as 30 minutes a day can lessen brain shrinkage - which is linked with various cognitive issues and diseases Wales Online · Jun 21, 2023
Dad discovers he is terminally-ill after waking up with a limp in his left leg Steve Wharton, from Plymouth, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2020 after the dad-of-two began to notice he was limping shortly after the birth of his second child Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023
£15,000 raised at gala ball for 'wonderful' North East Brainbox charity backed by Dame Joan Collins A "fabulous" charity ball has boosted the coffers of North East organisation Brainbox. Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023
Michael J. Fox thanks those working on Parkinson's cure amid his own battle with disease Michael J. Fox was honoured for his contribution to Parkinson's disease research at a healthcare conference earlier this week, with him in attendance at the Bits & Pretzels HealthTech convention Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023
Regular naps linked to increased brain volume: Study A new study done by academics at UCL and the University of the Republic in Uruguay reveals that daytime napping could help to protect brain function by reducing the pace at which our brains shrink as we age. Read Further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 21, 2023
California’s homelessness crisis is homegrown, study finds SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s homelessness crisis is a homegrown problem that is deepening amid a shortage of affordable housing and emergency shelter, and it’s often the brutal conditions of living on the street that trigger behavioral health problems, such as depression and anxiety, researchers found in a comprehensive study on… Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023
Breaking the Silence: A Black mother's journey with grief after losing a son to suicide LOS ANGELES -- Amid a super bloom of wildflowers and mustard plants, Deneen Vaughn takes a moment to catch her breath. Los Angeles Times · Jun 21, 2023
Anxiety is being overlooked by doctors, expert panel says Doctors should ask adult patients about signs of anxiety, an often-undiagnosed condition that can disrupt lives, U.S. government experts said. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Taking a nap during the day is good for preventing brain shrinkage, research shows Those who napped during the day were shown to have larger brains Manchester Evening News · Jun 20, 2023
The last health taboo: why are so many women still suffering with endometriosis? It affects around 200m people globally yet as a new Hillary Clinton-produced documentary shows, endometriosis is still a misunderstood and under-researched condition The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2023
Brain waves can predict cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease: Study A recent University of Iowa study's findings may aid in the improvement of cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis as well as the development of novel biomarkers and targeted treatments for the illness's cognitive symptoms. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 20, 2023
Short daytime naps may keep brain healthy as it ages, study says Brief doze may delay brain shrinkage, which occurs faster in people with neurodegenerative diseases The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023
Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023 Early dementia warning signs often missed by families - symptoms to look out for As many as one in three sufferers hold off seeking medical attention despite experiencing symptoms due to misinterpreting signs as well as being concerned about worrying loved ones.
MusicRadar · Jun 19, 2023 78-year-old man turns to producing synth-pop to cure depression: "I hope what I'm doing inspires other people in their '70s" Brian Hug found a new lease on life after entering the recording studio and says "it's never too late" for others to do the same
Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023 People under State Pension age living with Parkinson's could be due up to £691 each month Nearly 16,000 people are receiving extra financial support to help with the neurological condition.
WEKU · Jun 19, 2023 Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark Diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's spread through the brain like a forest fire. A new study suggests how the fire starts.
AAP · Jun 19, 2023 Australian role in vital Alzheimer's test breakthrough Australian researchers have contributed to international research that could help develop an early detection test for Alzheimer's disease.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Ask the Pediatrician: What does the research say about social media and your child’s mental health? Social media plays an important role in the lives of many tweens and teens. More than one-third (35%) of 13- to 17-year-olds reported using social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook "almost constantly" in 2022. And while many social media platforms set a minimum age of…
Nottingham Post · Jun 19, 2023 Early dementia signs as only 1 in 3 people tell doctors about symptoms quickly The poll further found that people stayed quiet because they could not tell which symptoms were dementia-like or which were just normal ageing
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Child refugees detained by UK at risk of ‘PTSD, depression and suicidal behaviour’, health bodies warn Health bodies warn child detention can see young people suffer a ‘significant deterioration in their mental and physical health’
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023 Children detained under Illegal Migration Bill at risk, health bodies warn The letter states that the consequences of being detained can continue to impact children’s lives and well-being long after they are released.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2023 Nobody I’ve been locked up with in a psychiatric hospital felt ‘proud’ of their illness It’s great mental health is now openly discussed but the sickest people I’ve known – myself included – have had almost no part in it
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023 Surprising 15-minute rule that will improve your sleep and make it easy to nod off There are over 50 million Americans who have a type of chronic sleep disorder which affects their ability to fall asleep - this easy trick can help sufferers to nod off quickly