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EL PAIS: ‘Deaths of despair’: Global mortality plummets, but increases among young people in North America due to drugs and suicides

Select: subscribeLOG IN Health LIFE EXPECTANCY ‘Deaths of despair’: Global mortality plummets, but increases among young people in North America due to drugs and suicides The first snapshot of the state of health in the post-pandemic world reveals high levels … Continue reading

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‘Breakthrough’ blood test detects chronic fatigue in 92% of cases. Comment: Diagnosed with chronic fatigue which caused me great distress and exhaustion over a period of 6 years … called “Yuppie Disease” then.

‘Breakthrough’ blood test detects chronic fatigue in 92% of cases By Bronwyn Thompson October 07, 2025 People with ME/CFS can wait years for a diagnosis Photo by Marco Bianchetti/Unsplash View 1 Images Researchers believe they have developed the first dedicated blood … Continue reading

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Tiny Peptide Shows Powerful Brain Healing After Traumatic Injury FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience ·October 7, 2025 Summary: A small peptide called CAQK, composed of just four amino acids, has shown remarkable neuroprotective effects in mouse and pig models of traumatic brain injury. When injected intravenously, … Continue reading

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New Atlas: ‘Sugar switch’ in the brain offers new path to treating depression

Mental Health ‘Sugar switch’ in the brain offers new path to treating depression By Bronwyn Thompson October 05, 2025 New research uncovers a previously unknown link to depression  Deposit photos View 2 Images Chronic stress can rewire the brain, leading to … Continue reading

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How Stress Types Differently Impact Brain and Behavior Featured Neuroscience Psychology Additionally, changes were observed in key proteins of the blood-brain barrier, with significant sex differences. Credit: Neuroscience News How Stress Types Differently Impact Brain and Behavior FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·August 21, … Continue reading

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Neuroscience News: Chronic Fatigue … Long Covid (so often people who have either of these are deemed neurotic. I had 6 years of Chronic Fatigue. It is real.

Your Gut May Be the Key to Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID Featured Neuroscience ·July 27, 2025 Key Questions Answered Q: What did the study uncover about ME/CFS?A: The study revealed that ME/CFS disrupts key interactions between the gut microbiome, immune system, and … Continue reading

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Not all body fat is created equal when it comes to dementia risk. Quote: “New research led by Monash University aims to clarify the mixed messages arising from previous studies on the relationship between body composition, specifically lean body mass, fat mass, and abdominal fat, and the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.”

Brain Health Not all body fat is created equal when it comes to dementia risk By Paul McClure July 07, 2025 Where body fat is located, not the amount, may influence dementia risk Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplas A new study has found that … Continue reading

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Irish Examiner: There may be more to the saying ‘stop to smell the roses’ — it may help to keep your brain sharp

There may be more to the saying ‘stop to smell the roses’ — it may help to keep your brain sharp Can honing your sense of smell keep you mentally sharp as you age? The science suggests it can Fri, … Continue reading

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The New Atlas: reverse age … and demential related cognitive decline. Comment: Learn the importance of cognitive reserve

Natural molecule reverses age- and dementia-related cognitive decline By Paul McClure May 14, 2025 Overproduction of hevin (green) by astrocyte cells (red) reversed cognitive impairment in mice Felipe Cabral-Miranda & Ana Paula Bergamo Araujo/Agência FAPESP CC BY-NC 4.0 View 1 Images In … Continue reading

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Cognitive decline risk could prompt rethink of ‘healthy’ vitamin B12 levels. Source: New Atlas. Comment: TBI and cognitive impairment. My mum was a wise GP and realised the benefit of vitamin B12, which she gave to a lot of her elderly patients. Every three months I have an injection of Cytamin B12 and it makes such a difference.

By Paul McClure Alzheimer’s & Dementia Cognitive decline risk could prompt rethink of ‘healthy’ vitamin B12 levels By Paul McClure February 19, 2025 Vitamin B12 levels can affect brain functioning, especially in older adults People who sit on the low or high … Continue reading

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