Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds Participants took 25mg of psilocybin, reporting deeper psychological insight and better wellbeing a month later The Guardian - UK · May 5
Man fated to get Alzheimer’s may have been saved by his profession Finding may lead to new treatments and preventive measures for cognitive disease The Independent UK · May 5
Slow Alzheimer’s diagnoses ‘mean UK patients missing out on experimental treatments’ Alzheimer’s Research UK says patients at risk of being left behind as lack of formal or accurate diagnoses closes door to trials The Guardian - UK · May 5
The NCAA Lost a Nine-Figure Court Case Over an Ex-SMU Football Player’s Head Injuries The college sports governing body owes J.T. Davis’s family significant damages. Sports Illustrated · May 4
Welcome to Anxietyland: I used alcohol to hide my fear – but booze became a very bad friend Gemma Correll has suffered from anxiety and depression disorders since childhood, and at 16 she discovered a magical elixir that promised to make her feel better. In this extract from her new book, she shows how that promise was broken The Guardian - UK · May 3
The mouth-brain link: how healthy gums could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease Four tips for better oral health—which could mean better brain health too Fit & Well · May 3
Why Winter Blues Can Become Full SAD and How Light Therapy Supports Serotonin and Reduces Seasonal Depression Risk Explore winter blues vs full SAD, how serotonin affects mood, and how light therapy helps reduce seasonal depression risk during darker months. Medical Daily · May 1
You are what you keep: why we cling to clutter and how to free yourself of it Feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff in your life? Understanding why we hold on to things is the first step in finding a healthy way to let go The Guardian - UK · May 1
Autistic children could benefit from new technique that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain The method could be a “viable and scalable therapeutic option” for youngsters with the condition, according to researchers The Independent UK · Apr 29
Decision Fatigue and How Too Many Choices Cause Overload Anxiety and Mental Exhaustion Decision fatigue from too many choices leads to overload, anxiety, willpower drain, and mental exhaustion, affecting focus, productivity, and overall mental health. Medical Daily · Apr 28
Emotional Numbness and Dissociation Explained Through Overload Depression and Protective Shutdown Emotional numbness explained through dissociation, overload, depression, and protective shutdown, including causes, symptoms, and ways to reconnect with emotions and improve mental well being Medical Daily · Apr 27
I fell back asleep fast at 3 a.m. using a brain researcher’s 5-minute trick — here’s why it works A psychotherapist explains why this simple relaxation method was able to help me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. due to to stress and cortisol. Tom’s Guide · Apr 27
‘Electric shock therapy for depression made me forget my wedding day’ About a third of people reported brain damage after electroconvulsive therapy, with many suffering memory loss, study found The Independent UK · Apr 25
‘Medics saved my daughter’s life after removing brain tumour. Here are the symptoms to look out for’ Four-year-old Jessica Macrae underwent surgery last year after a tumour was discovered on the back of her brain The Independent UK · Apr 23
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Just two doses of new nasal spray found to slow brain ageing and restore memory Nasal spray could ‘redefine’ what it means to grow old, scientists say
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Regular consumption of coffee ‘significantly’ boosts mood and reduces anxiety Benefits were also recorded in non-caffeinated coffee, found to improve learning and memory
WhatToWatch · Apr 21 EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Quirke on running the London Marathon for his mum Pauline Quirke Pauline Quirke’s son Charlie Quirke talks exclusively about his mum’s dementia diagnosis and why he’s taking on an emotional marathon challenge for Alzheimer’s Research UK…
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Early signs of Parkinson’s disease is shown in the gut, study finds People with Parkinson’s have a distinct set of gut microbes, scientists discover
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Gut microbiome can reveal risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say Study shows signature changes more pronounced in people with genetic risk, raising hopes for new therapies
Tom’s Guide · Apr 20 3 warning signs you’re headed for insomnia — and why mood swings are a major red flag "You don’t measure sleep health by time in bed, you measure it by daytime function" — the signs to look for during the day that can help you recognize problems at night.
Fit & Well · Apr 19 Doing small acts of kindness every day significantly improved my wellbeing—I spoke to an expert who explained the science behind it There are scientific reasons to be kind
Latin Times · Apr 17 Veterans are traveling to Mexico to Get Ibogaine for PTSD, now Trump Plans to Order Study on Psychedelic Drug President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order in the next days aimed at expanding U.S. research into ibogaine, a psychedelic compound that some clinics abroad use to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, addiction, depression and anxiety, according to CBS News.
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 No Doubt Star Tom Dumont Unveils Parkinson's Diagnosis: It Is A Daily Struggle No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont reveals his Parkinson's diagnosis, sharing his struggles and optimism about continuing his music career, inspiring fans with his resilience.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Alzheimer’s drugs ‘make no meaningful difference to patients’, major review suggests Two anti-amyloid drugs – lecanemab and donanemab – are licensed for use in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 Effect of ‘gamechanger’ Alzheimer’s drugs ‘trivial’, review concludes Data assessed from 17 clinical trials of anti-amyloid drugs found no ‘meaningful effect’ on cognitive decline