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Dear Abby: Having a baby traumatized his wife, but man now wants another

The woman’s mom is afraid another childbirth will mean another round of severe postpartum depression.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge says doctors can stop treating man who suffered brain injury when punched

Mr Justice MacDonald said tests showed that Andy Casey, 20, of Mitcham, south-west London, was dead.

The Independent UK

Vapes are ‘best quit aid’ in UK but linked to stress in young people, research finds

But it comes as separate research links vaping to chronic stress in older teenagers and young adults

The Independent UK

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Vapes ‘best way to quit smoking’ but linked to stress in young people – research

But it comes as separate research linked vaping to chronic stress in older teenagers and young adults.

The Independent UK

Are you depressed or experiencing sadness? Here is how to differentiate

All of us experience sadness and also many of us go through depression. While sadness is experienced by everyone, depression is common too. However, the former is more of an emotion while the latter is a mental health condition. It is important to be able to differentiate between the two…

The Times of India

Scientists reveal everyday pleasures that elevate brain performance

A group of researchers looked at a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering study involving MindWatch a brain-monitoring technology - here’s what they found

The Independent UK

Healthy lifestyle ‘key for preventing depression – regardless of genetic risk’

Data shows that a good night’s sleep – between seven and nine hours a night – reduces the risk of depression by 22%

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Hobbies linked to lower depression levels among older people, study suggests

The study found the benefits of having a hobby were relatively universal, with only small differences between countries.

The Independent UK

The big idea: are memories fact or fiction?

Truth and illusion are woven together as we tell ourselves into being

The Guardian - UK

Dear Abby: Duping me with lies is granddaughter’s idea of a funny joke

Grandma is unamused when the 14-year-old tells her an important revelation — about a family plan or an illness — to see if she’ll buy it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alastair Stewart praised for ‘eloquence’ as charity talks vascular dementia risk

A scan revealed the former ITV News presenter had had a serious of minor strokes.

The Independent UK

Alastair Stewart: Former ITN newsreader reveals dementia diagnosis

Journalist and presenter shared early signs he displayed that ‘something might be wrong’

The Independent UK

Breaking Through Depression; The Balanced Brain – reviews

Last year, research cast doubt on the dominant ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression. Now two persuasive books by scientists Philip Gold and Camilla Nord offer very different causes of the illness – though both are optimistic about our future treatment of the ‘cancer of the self’

The Guardian - UK

Dear Abby: I’m in the military and envy the lives of others — especially my brother

Service member with a secure but dull job feels jealous of people who seem happier.

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The Hindu

More data, more research into interventions for dementia needed: Soumya Swaminathan

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan stresses need for more data, trained caregivers, and research on interventions and prevention of dementia. She launched Mrs. Mina Swaminathan Dementia Research Fellowship. Seshasayee, Viji Santhanam, Sridhar Vaitheswaran, and Thara Rangaswamy also spoke on the occasion, noting the need for more facilities and awareness about dementia.

The Independent UK

Relatives of roofer with brain injury wait for life-support treatment ruling

Hospital bosses have asked Mr Justice MacDonald to rule that doctors can lawfully stop treating Andy Casey, 20, of Mitcham, south west London

The Independent UK

The reason exercise can prevent Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered and could lead to new treatments

A hormone released during a workout reduces the plaques and tangles in the brain thought to cause the incurable condition

The Times of India

Less sleep can damage brain, says latest research

While you may not be worried about stretching movie time till 2am in the morning depriving yourself of sleep, in the long run it is likely to affect your ability to remember things, is what a new study has suggested.

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The Independent UK

‘Emotional’ show helped playwright navigate grandmother’s dementia diagnosis

Matthew Seager’s play about the transformative power of music for people with dementia has returned to the stage.

The Hindu

India needs to gear up for the emerging dementia epidemic, say experts

With India’s elderly population expected to touch 20 crore in 2031, there is a growing demand for a national action plan to tackle rising cases of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia which can impair memory and significantly lower quality of life.

The Independent UK

Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.

Zenger

Suffering A Concussion Could Lead To Dementia In Later Life

Doctors say having a traumatic brain injury can also speed up cognitive decline.

The Independent UK

Cell therapy could be ‘transformative’ for people with hearing loss – experts

The therapy will build on research that resulted in 40% improved hearing in preclinical tests, researchers said.

The Independent UK

Fund for footballers suffering from dementia launched by PFA and Premier League

Former players affected by neurodegenerative disease, and their families, will be able to apply for financial support.

The Independent UK

Study discovers link between internet use and dementia

There appears to be correlation between excessive internet usage and development of dementia as well

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