HEALTH NOTES: Surfing the web comes of age in lockdown as study finds it boosts mental health of older people By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 24 April 2021 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 24 April 2021 Surfing the web boosted the mental health of older people during lockdown. A University of Surrey study found … Read more
A single father whose rare lymphatic illness left him with a severe hoarding problem was overcome with emotion after a ‘life-changing’ home transformation. Bob, from Newport, was a lorry driver before he developed serious medical conditions as a result of lymphoedema in his legs, and 10 years ago he became housebound due to breathing difficulties and significant … Read more
As a crewed mission to Mars becomes closer to reality, scientists are examining the possible effects of extended space travel on astronauts’ well-being—including on their mental health. A new study attempts to predict that psychological toll by looking at scientists stationed in remote research stations in Antarctica. The isolated researchers reported feeling symptoms of anxiety … Read more
The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Tessa Peake-Jones says my bipolar mum made me who I am Tessa Peake-Jones is best known for starring as Raquel in Only Fools And Horses She reveals her mum developed bi-polar disorder when she was age six or seven 63-year-old who lives in London, says her mum made her the … Read more
I have suffered from acne since the age of 12 – I am now 78. As I’ve got older, I’ve also developed skin tags on my eyelids, and brown marks. My GP tried to refer me to a dermatologist, but they wouldn’t see me as my problems are cosmetic. I get really upset at the state … Read more
Frankie Bridge has admitted it ‘scares her’ to see how much she needs her antidepressants. The Saturdays star, 32, admitted she was ‘really emotional and crying all the time’ as she struggled with ‘bad withdrawals’ after forgetting to order more medication. Frankie told the Loose Women panel she’s ‘sad’ that the issues of mental health are … Read more
Max George has told how he experienced his first serious mental health episode after The Wanted hit number one. The 32-year-old pop singer, from Manchester, recently disclosed he has been struggling with depression since 2010 when the boy band, which also featured Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes, ‘exploded’ in the public … Read more
Jarrod Woodgate reveals he’s ‘taking time off work to focus on his mental health’ after being diagnosed with PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder and anxiety By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:59 BST, 11 April 2021 | Updated: 08:59 BST, 11 April 2021 The Bachelorette‘s Jarrod Woodgate has revealed he’s taking time off work to … Read more
Surge in ‘pothead’ over-60s trying to kick the habit as number receiving NHS treatment for cannabis addiction more than doubles in eight years 1,007 in over 60 age group had NHS treatment for cannabis addiction in 2020 The number has more than doubled in eight years when the number was 450 Experts fear many may … Read more
One in three Covid survivors are diagnosed with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues within six months of recovering from the virus, major study finds Oxford researchers leafed through more than 200,000 Covid patient records Dementia and strokes were more likely in those who had caught the virus They said the virus wasn’t an … Read more