HISTORICAL FACTS: 16 | History Defined

Experts explain why pressure at school can lead to depression later in life

Researchers found that higher levels of academic pressure on 15-year-olds can see them suffering from depression well into early adulthood

The Independent UK · Feb 12

More exam stress at 15 linked to higher risk of depression as young adult – study

UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study suggests

Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11

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 · Feb 10

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 · Feb 10

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 · Feb 10

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 · Feb 10

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 · Feb 9

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 · Feb 9

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 · Feb 6