Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active? The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024
Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024
Bruce Willis' wife won't 'sugarcoat' realities of his condition for daughters Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, won't "shield" the realities of his condition, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), from their young children. BANG Premier · Oct 30, 2024
'Weekend Warriors' Reap Cognitive Benefits Comparable To Regular Gym Goers: Study Finds The study revealed that 13% of mild dementia cases might be avoided if all middle-aged adults exercised at least once or twice a week. Medical Daily · Oct 30, 2024
Alzheimer's Patient 'Relieved' At Quebec's Assisted Suicide Policy Shift Sandra Demontigny was afraid of being a prisoner in her own body: a 45-year-old diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, she worried about losing control of her life and burdening those she loves for years. International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024
Poor sleep may lead to higher risk of dementia, scientists find Sleeping badly shown to age middle-aged brain by nearly three years and linked to poorer brain health years later The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries: Symptoms, Treatment, and Legal Rights Traumatic brain injuries are serious, with long-term consequences for the victims. Learn the symptoms and treatment protocols to get ahead of it. Medical Daily · Oct 28, 2024
Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows Patients responded well in times of ‘high environment demand’ because sense of urgency led to hyperfocus The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2024
Fell for a Financial Scam? Might Be Time to Test for Alzheimer's Falling for financial scams may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's among older adults. Kiplinger · Oct 26, 2024
Which disease-modifying Alzheimer’s drugs are the most promising? Many drugs in development aim to delay, slow or reverse symptoms, but which are causing the biggest stir? The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024
Brain tumours ‘the size of apples’ removed through patients’ eyebrows in new surgery technique Leading surgeon in Scotland has performed 48 operations on brain tumours through new keyhole surgery The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Surgeon reveals details of ‘world-first’ procedure to remove large brain tumours Consultant neurosurgeon Anastasios Giamouriadis of NHS Grampian has performed the new procedure on 48 patients so far. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
How we met: ‘On a group holiday we realised we had feelings for each other’ Hannah, 44, and Sean, 61, met in 2012, when they were patients at the Cassel hospital in London. After a slow-burn relationship, they are now happily married The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024
116 Hilarious Memes To Send Your Therapist (New Pics) Research suggests that social media pages dedicated to mental health memes are actually beneficial. They help people express difficult emotions in a novel and creative way, and provide much-needed social support. The post 116 Hilarious Memes To Send Your Therapist (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Oct 24, 2024
Medical Daily · Oct 24, 2024 Sleep Loss In Babies Linked To Risk Of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Study Researchers investigated how sleep loss during early life impacts key parts of brain development and discovered it can increase the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024 Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients to be enrolled in clinical trials News of the £20m scheme comes as new drug for Alzheimer’s was rejected for use on NHS in England
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 £20m initiative to tackle ‘historically low’ numbers in dementia clinical trials The Dementia Trials Accelerator will allow ‘tens of thousands’ to take part in trials.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 New study reveals the shocking damage poor sleep has on the brain The study comes just before the clocks are due to change
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024 Schools need a new approach in identifying special educational needs The assessment system for children and young people with additional needs in England is failing.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024 An isolated mother breastfeeding her child during Covid: Dola Posh’s best photograph ‘I gave birth during the pandemic and was cut off from my family. It was just me and my daughter at home. That bedroom was my sanctuary, my place to hide and cry’
Kiplinger · Oct 23, 2024 These Dementia-Friendly Places Welcome Alzheimer's Patients Dementia-friendly towns, restaurants and cruises can improve the lives of people with dementia by offering experiences that ease their isolation.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024 New Alzheimer’s drugs should be available on NHS, says patient’s wife New disease-modifying drugs work best when they are given to patients in the early stages of the disease.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 New Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use – because it’s not worth the money Alzheimer’ patients in UK left behind over regulator’s decision to reject use of new drugs
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024 Alzheimer's 'wonder drug' Donanemab blocked for use on NHS over cost concerns Campaigners say decision is ‘frustrating setback’ for people living with disease
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024 Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog Donanemab is a so-called disease-modifying treatment.