Mental Health and Brain Health

Accelerated brain ageing during the COVID-19 pandemic

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A brain age prediction model16 (Fig. 1a) was trained on MRI scans collected pre-March 2020 from 15,334 healthy middle-aged and older UKBB19 participants (‘training set’: 8407 female; age [mean ± SD]: 62.6 ± 7.6 years). From the full

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McKinsey Health Institute and global partners explore AI’s role in closing the mental healthcare gap

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More than half of all people will experience a mental health challenge in their lifetime. Yet, when people seek help, there’s often no one to turn to. In high-income countries, there are just ~13 psychiatrists per 100,000

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Dr. Amen warns cannabis arrests brain development in teens, young adults

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The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years.

But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.

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Eating this breakfast daily can lower Alzheimer’s risk by almost half and boost brain health

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Eating this breakfast daily can lower Alzheimer’s risk by almost half and boost brain health

As the world continues to grapple with the rising tide of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline, researchers continue to explore everyday lifestyle choices and food items that can offer protection from this early cognitive decline, and among them is one

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Sacrificing sleep to binge-watch TV can impair brain health, doctor warns

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Staying awake to watch “just one more episode” is a classic excuse for delaying bedtime.

And with popular shows like Peacock’s “Love Island” airing almost every night as the drama unfolds

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Health System News Brain Imaging Platform to Transform Mental Health Research

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​​​​Photo caption: From left, Dr. Florence Dzierszinsk; Katie Dinelle; Dr. Viviane Poupon (Brain Canada) and Parliamentary Secretary for Health Maggie Ch​i.​​

With the ​​potential to transform ​​our ​understanding and treatment of mental illness and addiction, The​​ Royal has secured

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Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warns

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A major review finds that diets high in ultra-processed foods may rewire the developing brain, amplifying risks for ADHD, depression, and even dementia, spotlighting the urgent need to rethink what children and expectant mothers eat.

Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warnsReview: The consequences of ultra-processed

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Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says | Ageing

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As global population ages and dementia rates climb, scientists may have found an unexpected ally in the fight against cognitive decline.

Cats and dogs may be exercising more than just your patience: they could be keeping parts of your brain