Ayahuasca psychedelic DMT shows promise as depression therapy Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results The Guardian - US · Feb 25
How common sleep condition is costing UK businesses more than £4 billion a year Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) impacts around eight million people in the UK. Researchers are now calling for workplaces to screen workers for the condition The Independent UK · Feb 24
People living in UK’s poorest areas have less diverse gut bacteria, study finds Research shows social deprivation reduces range of microbiome leading to worse physical and mental health The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell: Lack of Alzheimer’s funding is ‘ageism’ Former GMTV presenter Phillips announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Fiona Phillips’ husband shares update on presenter’s health since Alzheimer’s diagnosis: ‘She’s still with us’ The TV presenter, 65, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023 The Independent UK · Feb 24
Labour’s Send revolution is a high-stakes experiment. It also threatens precious parental rights Bridget Phillipson’s 10-year plan is generous in places, but it has its problems. Not least that it could be trashed by a Reform government, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
‘Saw a study two days ago’: Health secretary RFK Jr claims keto diet can 'cure' schizophrenia, draws flak Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has faced criticism after saying he recently saw a study showing that a ketogenic diet can cure schizophrenia. Mental health experts say there is no strong evidence to support calling the diet a cure. The Times of India · Feb 23
‘I paid for my ADHD diagnosis, but the waiting list is disgraceful’, says Mariella Frostrup The broadcaster spoke exclusively to woman&home about her ADHD diagnosis, which she received in her 50s Woman & Home · Feb 23
Are we really overdiagnosing mental illness? It’s tempting to dismiss the proliferation of labels as a fad, but there’s more to this phenomenon than a simple culture-war reading allows The Guardian - UK · Feb 22
Depression Warning Signs in Adults: What Doctors Want You to Know About Hidden Symptoms Learn how to recognize early depression symptoms in adults. Discover key depression warning signs doctors highlight to protect and improve adult mental health. Medical Daily · Feb 20
New blood test can predict when someone is likely to start showing Alzheimer’s symptoms Researchers say test can help develop therapies to prevent or slow onset of dementia The Independent UK · Feb 20
How to Be a Better Conversationalist (and Why Meaningful Conversation Is Dying Out) As Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show launches, the eponymous host shares his top tips on how to be as good at talking as we are at scrolling. Marie Claire · Feb 20
Viagra and Shingles Vaccine Emerge as Surprising Front-Runners in Alzheimer's Drug Repurposing Discover how Viagra and the shingles vaccine are emerging as leading candidates in Alzheimer's drug repurposing, with new evidence suggesting potential protection against dementia. Medical Daily · Feb 19
Too many GCSE exams are bad for health Letters: The government’s curriculum review needs to be bold and cut what’s not working for young people, says Myles McGinley. Plus a letter from Prof Michael Bassey The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Medical Daily · Feb 18 Anxiety Disorders: Key Mental Health Symptoms, Common Triggers, and Proven Treatments Discover what anxiety disorders are, their mental health symptoms, common triggers, and the most effective anxiety treatment options to help manage stress and improve well-being.
Medical Daily · Feb 18 Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Brain Switches That Boost Neprilysin and Clear Amyloid Plaques Scientists uncovered brain receptor "switches" that boost neprilysin, clear Alzheimer's amyloid plaques, and improve memory in mice, opening a promising path toward safer, oral dementia treatments.
The Independent UK · Feb 17 RFK Jr claims keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia - researchers say it may only ease symptoms Preliminary studies have suggested a keto diet could help improve psychiatric symptoms in people living with mental illnesses
Medical Daily · Feb 17 Sneaky Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety High Achievers Can't Ignore (And Mental Health Coping Tips) Signs of high-functioning anxiety: overthinking, tension, burnout. Mental health coping strategies like mindfulness & boundaries ease anxiety symptoms for good.
The Guardian - US · Feb 17 Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies aged 84 A trailblazing figure in the civil rights movement and Democratic politics, Jackson championed the rights of Black, poor and working-class people with his ‘rainbow coalition’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16 Single dose of potent psychedelic drug could help treat depression, trial shows Researchers find DMT – used in shamanic rituals – in tandem with psychotherapy has significant effect
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Spending just two hours a day on social media is linked to increased loneliness in college students Students who spent more than 30 hours on social media per week were nearly 40 percent more likely to report feeling lonely
Evening Standard · Feb 16 Mother helped back to health by son’s physio clinic after brain damage Karen Kerr, 58, was diagnosed with haemochromatosis after experiencing stroke-like symptoms, and was later told she would never walk again.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15 Facing meltdown? Over 75% of people suffer from burnout - here’s what you need to know Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts
The Independent UK · Feb 14 Thousands of mental health patients could receive better treatment thanks to major study The research, which is being supported by 10 NHS trusts, could “transform” the understanding of severe mental illness, officials said
Evening Standard · Feb 13 Student graduates three years after sustaining traumatic brain injury EmmaLucy Cole had a motorbike accident while on an organised tour in Iceland in September 2022.