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I took the viral 15 minute sleep test to see if I’m sleep deprived — and the results surprised me

Are you sleep deprived? This 15 minute sleep test will tell you if you're getting as much rest as you need, plus 5 common symptoms of sleep debt.

Tom’s Guide

What else does weight-loss drug Ozempic do? 6 unexpected health benefits

Emerging scientific research indicates that Ozempic may have potential benefits beyond weight loss

Evening Standard

Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers

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New hope as surprising Parkinson’s treatment deemed safe in clinical trials

More than 150,000 people in the UK are living with Parkinson’s disease

The Independent UK

Your mattress may be harming your child’s brain

The chemicals, also commonly used for textiles and cosmetics, are tied to several worrying health effects

The Independent UK

Stacey Solomon comforts Joe Swash as he faces health struggle

The former EastEnders star showed his vulnerable side in the latest episode of their reality TV show

Evening Standard

My sister died 10 years ago. Here’s what I wish I had known about dementia when she was alive

I think back to my 20-year-old self and my sister, lost in her imagined worlds, and I feel compassion for us both

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Breakthrough as scientists discover how the human brain solves new problems

Researchers have developed tests that can be used to assess a person’s reasoning skills

The Independent UK

Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

The Independent UK

Just one night of deep sleep could be the key to improving your memory, new research reveals

A new study reveals how deep sleep can improve memory, both short-term and long. Here's how.

Tom’s Guide

Two dead, another infected, as rare brain disease reported in one Oregon county

Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, which causes sponge-like holes to develop in the brain, have been found in Hood River County

The Independent UK

Older people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’

Analysis of over-50s who engage with phones, tablets and other devices challenges fears of ‘digital dementia’

The Guardian - UK

Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia

A recent study shows the benefit of being a middle-aged ‘weekend warrior’ who only exercises once or twice a week, writes Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge

Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of disease

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Davina McCall shares emotional health update after getting the all-clear following brain tumour surgery

The star, 57, announced in November that doctors had diagnosed her with a colloid cyst

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Small business owners too overwrought for mental health

Small business owners are often too busy keeping plates spinning and creditors from the door to worry about mental health but ignoring it comes at a cost.

The Independent UK

Miracle recovery for girl after part of skull stored in her stomach

Ellie Morris-Davies initially thought she had a common sickness bug, but by the end of the week was vomiting up to 16 times a day

Evening Standard

NHS spending watchdog slams ‘inconsistent’ rehab access for brain injured

Experts warned that people can see heir condition ‘decline’ without the right support.

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The Conversation

What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners

The education of autistic children and young people in western societies has been heavily influenced by a medicalised understanding of autism. This means considering autism as a disorder, with a focus on correcting autistic people’s perceived lacks, rather than building on their strengths.

The Guardian - UK

Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

Medical Daily

How Often Could You Swallow In 30 Seconds? It May Reveal A Hidden Health Issue

The number of times you swallow in just 30 seconds could serve as an early warning sign for serious conditions such as dementia, cancer, or stroke.

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: The world spins on as I cope with Mum’s loss

From US travel fears to wondering if Ringo deserves a biopic, it’s been an out-of-kilter week of existential musings and political absurdities

Medical Daily

Too Young For Alzheimer's? Easy To Dismiss Symptoms 41-Year-Old Had Before Diagnosis

After being diagnosed at 41, an Australian dad is raising awareness that Alzheimer's isn't just a disease of old age.

The Independent UK

Shingles vaccine can slash risk of dementia, study suggests

A shingles vaccine could cut 20 per cent of dementia cases, health data of Welsh adults revealed

Medical Daily

Vaccine To Protect Against Dementia? This One Reduces Risk By 20%

A recent study suggests that shingles vaccine, which protects against the painful viral rash, may also reduce the risk of dementia in older adults.

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