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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

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

'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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

‘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…

Newslaundry

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

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

The Independent UK

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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‘Cops didn’t do their job, FIR named me’: Hanuman devotee who defended Muslim shopkeeper vs Bajrang Dal

A gym owner stepped in to protect a frail, 70-year-old Muslim shopkeeper with Parkinson’s disease from a group of men demanding he drop “Baba” from his shop’s name. Days later, he is the one facing police cases, threats, and mobs outside his gym.

AAP

'Too long': green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD

States are continuing to shake up the way a prevalent developmental disorder is treated by allowing more health professionals to diagnose the condition.

The Independent UK

British soccer union wants fewer headers for pros, and none for kids, to protect players' brains

The Professional Footballers’ Association is set to announce the first comprehensive protocol to prevent CTE in British soccer players

The Independent UK

Psychosis rates increasing in younger generations – and experts don’t know why

Major study of over 12 million Canadians finds psychotic disorders are becoming increasingly common

Woman & Home

A new study may explain why women are more at risk of dementia than men

It also looked into the link between menopause, HRT, and grey matter loss linked to dementia

The Independent UK

Emmerdale star says family had to ‘really push’ for mother’s dementia diagnosis

‘I think everyone around me at the time was like ‘you’re being dramatic, everything’s fine’, and I was like ‘no, something’s not right’ says Charley Webb

Tom’s Guide

Stop waking up at 3am — 7 quick fixes you can do today, according to a sleep expert

From a quick stroll to two-second hacks, here's are the simple things that can help you sleep all night long and avoid 'middle insomnia.'

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