More exam stress at 15 linked to higher risk of depression as young adult – study UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study suggests Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Books, writing and learning languages proven to slash Alzheimer’s risk Experts say maintaining an active brain can stave off a decline in crucial thinking skills and memory The Independent UK · Feb 11
Martin Frizell posts new photo of Fiona Phillips and shares emotional Alzheimer’s update The former editor of ITV’s This Morning, 67, shared a new image of Phillips, 65 amid her diagnosis Evening Standard · Feb 11
'Game-changing': ADHD sufferers to get diagnosis relief Hundreds of thousands of people with ADHD will be able to bypass expensive psychiatrist visits to get a life-changing diagnosis under a new training scheme. AAP · Feb 11
Exercise proven to be an effective treatment for depression – here’s what works best Exercise is an ‘evidence-based first line intervention’ for mental health, says new study The Independent UK · Feb 10
Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Long Covid could trigger changes in the brain that are similar to Alzheimer’s, new study says Approximately 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with long Covid The Independent UK · Feb 10
How many cups of tea or coffee can lower dementia risk? Study reveals the benefits There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK and early prevention is crucial, with caffeine appearing to help protect the brain from the condition The Independent UK · Feb 10
Controversial study claims this simple brain exercise can cut dementia risk by 25% Further research is still needed to prove effects of such exercise, scientists say The Independent UK · Feb 10
EastEnders character diagnosed with epilepsy in storyline that will ‘bring condition out of the shadows’ The Epilepsy Society hope the storyline will ‘spark conversations and reduce stigma’ The Independent UK · Feb 9
The common drinks linked with reducing risk of dementia A new study found that those who regularly consume teas and coffees also exhibit better mental skills compared to individuals who abstain The Independent UK · Feb 9
A couple of teas or coffees a day could lower risk of dementia, scientists say Findings suggest smaller cognitive decline, but US study cannot prove daily caffeine hit is good for the brain The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
What is the optimal tea and coffee consumption to reduce the risk of dementia? Experts from Harvard University examined data on 131,000 health workers in the US. Evening Standard · Feb 9
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 People with dementia are still people, with joys and interests of their own Letters: Readers respond to an article by Jo Glanville about reading to her parents with dementia, and offer their own insights about supporting loved ones with the disease
Newslaundry · Feb 6 ‘I am Hindu too’: Why Vijay joined ‘Mohammad’ Deepak to protect a Muslim shopkeeper in Uttarakhand Vijay Rawat joined his friend Deepak Kumar Kashyap, a local gym owner, to confront Bajrang Dal vigilantes harassing a 70-year-old Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, on January 26. Vigilantes demanded that the shopkeeper, who is suffering from Parkinson’s disease, remove “Baba” from his shop’s name. Driven by a sense of…
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Researchers have a new way to slow memory loss for Alzheimer’s disease Researchers put mice through water mazes and object recognition tests to see how a drug impacted their brains
The Independent UK · Feb 5 A new stem cell treatment could offer hope for people living with Parkinson’s More than 1 million Americans live with the neurodegenerative brain disorder – and that number is expected to climb
Budget and the Bees · Feb 5 The Sinus Infection Symptoms You Should Never Ignore in 2026 A stuffy nose and a dull headache are usually dismissed as the “winter tax” we all have to pay. We buy the over-the-counter sprays, we steam our faces, and we wait for it to pass. But in 2026, medical professionals are seeing a rise in secondary infections that turn a…
Times Life · Feb 5 Early Signs of Depression That Can Lead to Suicide Noticing early signs of depression is very important. When emotional pain is ignored it can slowly turn into a feeling of hopelessness. Depression never shows up in a very obvious way. It can also get healed and can be a part of someone's past but not for every person who…
Tom’s Guide · Feb 5 Doctor shares bedroom window hack that helps you skip 3am wake ups and fall asleep fast — I tried it and here's what happened to my sleep 'These symptoms make it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and achieve good quality sleep' — a doctor explains why burping my bedroom for just five minutes before bedtime this past week has vastly improved my sleep.
AAP · Feb 4 Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.
Times Life · Feb 4 Dementia Starts in Your Legs: Doctor Reveals Shocking Truth Many of us might already know that dementia is one of the main reasons for dependency and disability among older adults all over the world. Studies show that almost 10 million individuals get affected by dementia each year. However, the common belief is that not keeping the brain active is…
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Chris Hemsworth had concerns about sharing Alzheimer’s revelation in documentary Hemsworth discovered he has a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s in a Disney+ series
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England