Walter Parazaider, founding member of Chicago, dies aged 81 Founding member of band with hits like If You Leave Me Now and Hard to Say I’m Sorry had Alzheimer’s disease The Guardian - US · Jun 17
Financial Stress Is Measurably Damaging Middle-Aged American Brains — New International Study Links Economic Decline to Cognitive Harm June 2026 international study: economic insecurity in middle-aged Americans produces measurable cognitive and mental health deterioration. The neurobiology of financial stress explained. Medical Daily · Jun 17
Copper Compound Cu(ATSM) Cleared 42% of Alzheimer's Toxic Proteins and Restored Memory in Lab — ACS Chemical Neuroscience June 2026 Monash University: Cu(ATSM) increased brain's P-gp pumps 24%, cut amyloid-beta 42%, improved spatial memory 44% in Alzheimer's models. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, June 15, 2026. Medical Daily · Jun 17
The FDA Just Put Psilocybin and an MDMA-Like Drug on a 1-to-2 Month Approval Track. A Historic Mental Health Decision Is Coming. FDA issued National Priority Vouchers to Compass Pathways, Usona, and Transcend for psilocybin and methylone in April 2026. A decision could come by late 2026. Medical Daily · Jun 17
New Research Suggests Ultra-Processed Foods Can Shrink Attention Span Despite an Otherwise Healthy and Balanced Diet A study of 2,100+ adults in Alzheimer's & Dementia found that each 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake measurably reduces attention — even in otherwise healthy eaters. Medical Daily · Jun 17
Visualising PTSD At the age of 17, Juthamanee Diloksopon was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since the symptoms make it impossible for her to manage daily life, her parents decided to admit her to a hospital for a one-year treatment. Bangkok Post · Jun 16
Ray Wegrzyn obituary Other lives: Probation officer who believed people could change and set up a charity for people with Parkinson’s The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
States Consider Screen Time Restrictions as New Study Finds 61% Higher Depression Risk in Children on Devices Over 4 Hours Daily A 50,231-child study confirms 4+ daily screen hours raise depression risk 61% in kids. Massachusetts just passed one of America's strictest social media bans. Medical Daily · Jun 16
Optimi Health Launches Standardized Microdose Psilocybin Products for Clinical Research VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimi Health Corp. (NASDAQ: OPTH) (CSE: OPTI) (FSE: 8BN0) (the "Company" or "Optimi"), a commercial-stage GMP pharmaceutical manufacturer of regulated psychedelic drug products, today announced it has completed production of two microdose psilocybin finished drug products, formulated at 1 mg and… AAP · Jun 16
Bruce Willis Dementia Update: Emma Heming Reveals Star Still Recognises Family In Latest Health News Emma Heming Willis clarifies misconceptions about Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia, emphasising the difference from Alzheimer's and sharing her experiences as a caregiver. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
Bruce Willis’s wife clears up ‘very common misconception’ about Die Hard star’s dementia Film star was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 and frontotemporal dementia a year later The Independent UK · Jun 16
Bruce Willis' wife reveals biggest misconception about his frontotemporal dementia Emma Heming Willis has opened up about the biggest misconception fans have about Die Hard star Bruce Willis' health battle. BANG Premier · Jun 16
ADHD diagnoses soar in UK but adults over 65 remain overlooked, study finds About 2.5million people in the UK have ADHD, NHS data shows. But researchers found cases are still under-diagnosed in older adults. The Independent UK · Jun 15
8 Things to Do Alone for the First Time After Losing a Spouse Studies show that approximately 15% to 30% of widowed individuals meet the criteria for major clinical depression within the first year of losing a spouse.... Saving Advice · Jun 15
The Economic Times · Jun 15 Do you talk in your sleep? What somniloquy reveals about your brain, sleep stages, dreams and when it may signal a serious sleep disorder Sleep talking somniloquy explained: Ever spoken in your sleep? It's common, affecting many adults and children, and can happen during different sleep stages. Research reveals sleep talk often involves negative words and questions, suggesting brain activity related to memory and emotions.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 15 'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.
The Independent UK · Jun 15 The high-fat diet that could protect an ageing brain from Alzheimer’s Review indicates a keto diet could tackle diseases that damage the brain over time by improving how it uses energy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14 People living with dementia are too often overlooked Letters: Readers respond to an article about how people living with the condition are fighting against damaging stereotypes
Budget and the Bees · Jun 14 Women Are Logging Off Social Media This Summer — And Feeling Better for It As temperatures rise and vacation season begins, a growing number of women are embracing an unexpected summer trend: the social media detox. Instead of documenting every outing, meal, or beach trip, many are choosing to spend less time scrolling and more time living in the moment. The shift comes amid…
Tom’s Guide · Jun 14 I tried a Chief Medical Officer's hack to fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. and it worked — here's why Sleep expert Dr. Carlos Nunez says this simple mental trick "works every time" when he can't sleep — so I put it to the test during an anxious 3 a.m. wake-up. Here is how it works and why it cured my middle insomnia.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 14 I went from 5 to 7 hours sleep a night using the '7:1 rule' — but only after a doctor made this key change to my routine I couldn’t stick to the 7:1 sleep rule until a doctor made this simple switch to my sleep routine. Since then, I finally feel like I’ve cracked the code to sleeping longer and better.
The Independent UK · Jun 13 Bill Ritter praised for final sign off speech after longtime ABC News anchor reveals early Alzheimer’s diagnosis Ritter has anchored the 6 pm ‘Eyewitness News’ broadcast on ABC7 since 2001
The Guardian - US · Jun 13 New York City TV anchor to retire after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis Bill Ritter, anchor on WABC since 2001, said he’s stepping down but will continue to report on the disease
Medical Daily · Jun 13 Alzheimer's Disease Is No Longer Untreatable: A 2026 Guide to the Blood Tests, Drugs, and Prevention Strategies That Are Changing the Future for 7 Million Americans A comprehensive June 2026 guide to Alzheimer's prevention and treatment: two FDA-approved disease-modifying drugs (lecanemab/Leqembi, donanemab/Kisunla), an FDA-cleared blood test (Lumipulse pTau217), and the lifestyle interventions with the strongest prevention evidence.
Bored Panda · Jun 12 15 Common Ways People Accidentally Make Their Anxiety Worse, According To A Psychology Expert Anxiety is something most people recognize, even if it looks different from one person to another. Sometimes it shows up before an important conversation, while waiting for news, after receiving a vague message, or in the middle of the night when the brain suddenly decides to review every possible thing…