Study shows drinking two pints a day may ward off dementia The study was carried out by an Australian research team Liverpool Echo · Sep 28, 2022
Alzheimer’s progression slowed by drug in major trial Eisai Co. and partner Biogen Inc. said their Alzheimer’s drug significantly slowed the disease, making it the first medicine to clearly blunt progression of the most common type of dementia in a definitive, large-scale trial. Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022
Women with rare brain disease ‘has lived in one room for over 24 months’ Daisy Simpsons, from Essex, was first diagnosed with Moyamoya disease - known to impact one in a million people and only treatable with brain surgery - in June 2021 and claims she's been "stuck in the same room for 24 months" since that time Daily Mirror · Sep 27, 2022
Woman with extremely rare Moyamoya brain disease has lived in one room for two years Daisy Simpson, 34, needs round-the-clock care and claims the condition of her flat is putting her and her carers at risk Wales Online · Sep 27, 2022
NHS smartwatches 'significantly improves' quality of life of Parkinson's patients Experts say more research needs to be done into technologies for Parkinson’s patients before wider rollout The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Renfrewshire woman takes on eleventh charity walk for Huntington’s disease charity Margaret Moncrieff founded the annual Walk of Hope fundraiser with friends and fellow supporters back in 2012. Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022
Drinking beer every day could ward off dementia, new study finds A link between beer consumption and lower dementia rates has been reported by Australian researchers. Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022
Family devastated as mum with motor neurone disease given six months to live Lisa McCready, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, is losing her voice as the debilitating condition rapidly progresses and the 40-year-old mum is determined to make as many memories with her young daughter as possible after being handed the devastating news she has just six months to live Daily Mirror · Sep 27, 2022
Staggering study finds drinking beer may help ward off dementia Australian study involved 25,000 participants Wales Online · Sep 27, 2022
Drinking two pints a day associated with lower risk of dementia, study finds Researchers in Australia found that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing the condition Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2022
Mystery as common pill turns man's skin grey First, his ears started to change colour before it rapidly spread to his neck and his face Wales Online · Sep 26, 2022
Nightmares are a good predictor of future dementia, says new study Study shows that frequent nightmares during middle or older age, may be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia. The Hindu · Sep 26, 2022
Frequent 'bad dreams' one of the 'earliest' signs of possible dementia "We've demonstrated for the first time that distressing dreams, or nightmares, can be linked to dementia risk" Liverpool Echo · Sep 25, 2022
Is ketamine the secret to treating depression? Studies reveal its potential Ketamine is becoming a mainstream in the world of mental health and a slew of new research suggests it has real potential to treat conditions like depression. Inverse · Sep 25, 2022
Wales Online · Sep 24, 2022 Movement trackers in the home could give early warning for dementia, Parkinson’s or heart problems Researchers hope that the 'milestone' study can allow older people to live on their own for longer, avoid hospital and even receive early treatment for a range of conditions.
Daily Record · Sep 24, 2022 Lanarkshire woman aims to raise awareness of debilitating FND condition Suzanne Hutchison had symptoms similar to MS and Parkinson's before getting her diagnosis.
Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022 Lanarkshire MP backs call to get more participants for dementia clinical trials New figures reveal significantly fewer people are taking part in dementia research compared to other health conditions.
Liverpool Echo · Sep 23, 2022 Woman bullied for being 'goth' now helping women find their style The Birkenhead based business owner now helps coach people who are struggling
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022 Scientists fear exposure to pollution could be altering children’s brains Abnormalities in brain structure have been linked to depression and anxiety
Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022 Psychedelic Science Feature: Psilocybin For Headaches This article by Alexa Julianne was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission.
Belfast Live · Sep 23, 2022 Derry woman who lost mother to Alzheimer's organises Memory Walk Marie previously raised over £15,000 for Alzheimer’s Society by completing 79 walks in memory of her Mum
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022 COVID-19 infection increases risk of long-term brain problems: Study Complications include strokes, cognitive and memory problems, depression, anxiety and migraine headaches.
Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022 Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is the benefit of cochlear implants over hearing aids? DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 70 years old and have worn hearing aids for about a decade. Over the past several years, my hearing seems to be getting worse. Although I have tried several different kinds of hearing aids, I feel as if they are not effective any longer. A friend…
Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022 Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022 Air pollution ‘causes brain damage raising risk of depression and autism in children’, new study shows Research from Rotterdam found those who grew up around busy roads had abnormal white matter