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Alastair Stewart: Former ITN newsreader reveals dementia diagnosis

Journalist and presenter shared early signs he displayed that ‘something might be wrong’

The Independent UK

Breaking Through Depression; The Balanced Brain – reviews

Last year, research cast doubt on the dominant ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression. Now two persuasive books by scientists Philip Gold and Camilla Nord offer very different causes of the illness – though both are optimistic about our future treatment of the ‘cancer of the self’

The Guardian - UK

Dear Abby: I’m in the military and envy the lives of others — especially my brother

Service member with a secure but dull job feels jealous of people who seem happier.

Chicago Sun-Times

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More data, more research into interventions for dementia needed: Soumya Swaminathan

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan stresses need for more data, trained caregivers, and research on interventions and prevention of dementia. She launched Mrs. Mina Swaminathan Dementia Research Fellowship. Seshasayee, Viji Santhanam, Sridhar Vaitheswaran, and Thara Rangaswamy also spoke on the occasion, noting the need for more facilities and awareness about dementia.

The Hindu

Relatives of roofer with brain injury wait for life-support treatment ruling

Hospital bosses have asked Mr Justice MacDonald to rule that doctors can lawfully stop treating Andy Casey, 20, of Mitcham, south west London

The Independent UK

The reason exercise can prevent Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered and could lead to new treatments

A hormone released during a workout reduces the plaques and tangles in the brain thought to cause the incurable condition

The Independent UK

Less sleep can damage brain, says latest research

While you may not be worried about stretching movie time till 2am in the morning depriving yourself of sleep, in the long run it is likely to affect your ability to remember things, is what a new study has suggested.

The Times of India

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‘Emotional’ show helped playwright navigate grandmother’s dementia diagnosis

Matthew Seager’s play about the transformative power of music for people with dementia has returned to the stage.

The Independent UK

India needs to gear up for the emerging dementia epidemic, say experts

With India’s elderly population expected to touch 20 crore in 2031, there is a growing demand for a national action plan to tackle rising cases of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia which can impair memory and significantly lower quality of life.

The Hindu

Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.

The Independent UK

Suffering A Concussion Could Lead To Dementia In Later Life

Doctors say having a traumatic brain injury can also speed up cognitive decline.

Zenger

Cell therapy could be ‘transformative’ for people with hearing loss – experts

The therapy will build on research that resulted in 40% improved hearing in preclinical tests, researchers said.

The Independent UK

Fund for footballers suffering from dementia launched by PFA and Premier League

Former players affected by neurodegenerative disease, and their families, will be able to apply for financial support.

The Independent UK

Study discovers link between internet use and dementia

There appears to be correlation between excessive internet usage and development of dementia as well

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The Independent UK

Sleeping pill could reduce levels of Alzheimer’s proteins

The sleeping pill, known as suvorexant, which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is used to aid insomnia - now researchers are seeing if it can help slow down Alzheimer’s proteins

The Hindu

Free dementia support line and online memory clinic launched in India

The support line services include information, support and guidance, and promotion of timely diagnosis, intervention through online memory screening services. All services provided through this support line will be offered entirely free of cost, ensuring access to crucial assistance to all.

The Independent UK

How can parents and children battle back-to-school anxiety?

Being organised can be the key to reducing stress as the new academic year begins. By Yolanthe Fawehinmi.

Salon

This is your brain on sleeplessness

The short and long-term price we're paying for skipping sleep can damage our heart and worsen mental health

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Dynamite News

Research reveals Inflammation can influence weight loss surgery outcomes

Higher levels of inflammation in the blood of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery predict poorer weight loss six months later, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka set to come out with State Dementia Action Plan

While a National Dementia Action Plan is yet to be formulated, Karnataka is working on making dementia a health priority. The State Health Department, in association with NIMHANS and Dementia India Alliance (DIA), is all set to launch a “Karnataka State Dementia Action Plan.”

The Independent UK

AP photos of Kashmir's mental health clinics show the invisible scars of decades of conflict

For over three decades, Kashmiris have been living through multiple crises

Dynamite News

Study reveals Inflammation may influence weight loss surgery outcomes

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded study found that higher levels of inflammation in the blood of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery predict poorer weight loss six months later. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Alzheimer’s: How and when to talk to someone about their memory loss

You may notice the symptoms of Alzheimer’s before they do, but how can you say without upsetting them? By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK

Stop dementia death sentence by investing in diagnostics, charity says

It comes after promising trials of two new drugs.

USAFacts

How many Americans have Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

As many as 6.7 million Americans over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease. That number is expected to more than double by 2060.

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