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Psychology says people who cancel plans at the last minute may be fighting a battle no one else can see

When someone makes dinner plans on Monday for Friday night, Friday still feels comfortably far away. By the time the day actually comes around, the plan has to compete with everything that wasn't part of the original decision, exhaustion after a long week, a stressful day at work, unpleasant weather,…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

A family's heartbreak after watching a loved one die from Australia's no.1 killer

'We can't afford to sit and be complacent and sit down and do nothing about this problem.'

The Canberra Times · Sep 23

One Recovered Fully and One Never Did After Their Brain Stimulator Batteries Died, with Replacements 12 Days Apart

Two Parkinson's patients in Finland lost brain stimulation when their batteries died. One got a new device in 2 days and recovered. One waited 14 days.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

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What Is Emetophobia and Why Are Netflix Viewers Warning Others About the New Lizzie Borden Episode?

A graphic vomiting sequence in Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story has distressed viewers with emetophobia, while its creators detailed the practical effects behind the fictionalised scene.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

What happens to the brain when consciousness goes offline? Scientists uncover how disrupted brain communication can alter awareness, memory and our sense of self

General anaesthesia disrupts brain communication, altering how different regions coordinate their activity. Researchers observe reduced long-range connections and altered functional connectivity during unconsciousness. The thalamus appears to be one of the first brain areas to become less active. Individual brain patterns become less distinct under anaesthesia, offering new insights. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Her Eyelid Spasms Vanished Every Time She Played the Oboe, but Miming the Same Motions Did Nothing

A 61-year-old oboist's eyelid spasms stopped when she played or sang, but not when she mimed playing. Doctors say music itself may be the key.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Global Dementia Trials Testing 158 Therapies May Need 350,000 Volunteers Because Strict Screening Turns Many Away

Dementia trials testing 158 therapies may need 350,000 volunteers to fill about 55,000 spots. Where U.S. families can search for trials and what to ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

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A Parkinson's Drug Prescribed for a 9-Year-Old's Foot Problems Unexpectedly Eased Her Years of Severe Headbanging

A girl with FOXP1 syndrome banged her head for years despite treatment. A Parkinson's drug given for her feet brought an unexpected change.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Barbara Windsor’s widower says Alzheimer’s ‘robs you of loved ones’

The EastEnders and Carry On actress was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014 and died in 2020 aged 83.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

New Details Suggest What May Have Led To Presley Gerber’s Tragic Passing At A Treatment Facility

A source has shed light on Presley Gerber’s cause of demise as authorities continue their official investigation.

Bored Panda · Sep 21

Earl Spencer believes Princess Diana had ADHD

The late Princess Diana's brother believes she had "very severe ADHD" and dyslexia.

BANG Premier · Sep 21

Karen's battle with chronic migraines and the treatment giving her hope

How to navigate the health system when looking for migraine help.

The Canberra Times · Sep 20

Carers face dementia toll but there's 'joy to be had'

Australians caring for loved ones with dementia are paying a steep price, with a national survey exposing how the disease impacts both patients and carers.

AAP · Sep 20

My mum has died - and every decision I make about her belongings feels wrong

Until now I’d never realised how much work is involved in sorting out a parent’s affairs, and how much heartbreak, writes Polly Hudson

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

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The Economic Times · Sep 19

338 donated NFL players' brains are giving researchers an unusual window into CTE and chronic brain injury, raising fresh questions about the long-term cost of football

A recent investigation into the brains of deceased former NFL athletes revealed a staggering incidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), found in 93.2% of 338 examined cases. However, the overall prevalence among all players is notably variable, ranging from 18.5% to 98.7% due to the limited number of brain donations.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Psychology says people who are scared of visiting a doctor may actually fear what happens before the appointment

For many people, anxiety about visiting a doctor begins long before they enter the clinic. The fear may come less from the appointment itself and more from imagining possible diagnoses, tests or bad news. Psychologists describe this as anticipatory anxiety, the worry or distress experienced while expecting a future event.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

A Seizure That Kept Her Mouth Jerking for Over an Hour Left Both of Her Jaw Joints Dislocated

After aneurysm surgery, a woman's mouth jerked for over an hour during a rare seizure. Scans then showed that both of her jaw joints had dislocated.

Bored Panda · Sep 17

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Her Husband On The Toilet For 19 Hours Before He Passed Away

A West Virginia woman was arrested after authorities accused her of leaving her frail husband on a toilet for about 19 hours before he passed away.

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Plan to limit NHS diagnoses of ADHD attacked as ‘rationing’ healthcare

Review expected to say patients in England should be ‘triaged’ and offered support without formal diagnosis

Bored Panda · Sep 17

“Get A Grip”: Woman With Autism And ADHD Blasted As “Entitled” After Sharing Why She “Decided Not To Work”

A New York mom said she didn’t just quit her job. She quit the entire idea of having a job and has chosen to stay at home while her husband takes care of her.

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

Hundreds of ageing Americans may not get results of Alzheimer’s study due to Trump cuts

Shutdown of study is latest for Trump administration, which has canceled, frozen and otherwise disrupted more than 5,700 medical research grants over two years

The Independent UK · Sep 17

The oral condition that could increase dementia risk by over 50 per cent

Chronic inflammation across the whole body could be triggering both dementia and poor oral health

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Majority of Americans are tired all the time - and Gen Z women most of all, CDC study finds

Adults who experience frequent fatigue are more likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

New lawsuit accuses Trump administration of blocking NIH grants as form of censorship

Administration has used a list of 235 keywords – such as ‘gender’ and ‘racist’ – to prevent topics from being funded

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Scientists create mice with part-human brains

Researchers hope to shed light on conditions such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and rare forms of dementia

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