DARK SECRETS: 8 | Vintage Vibes

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

'Part of our grieving': Newcastle group raises more than $20,000 for charity

Tony Houlcroft was raising funds in memory of his wife.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16

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

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

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

'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.

Tom’s Guide · 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 Independent UK · Jun 15

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

The Guardian - UK · 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.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 14