What symptoms reliably indicate the start of perimenopause or menopause? And which symptoms can menopause hormone therapy help with? Here’s what the evidence says.
Researchers are conducting the first clinical trial to examine how selective estrogen receptor modulators’ (SERMs) may help both men and women suffering from schizophrenia.
Getting enough quality sleep is important for good health and wellbeing, but sleep problems plague many people with diabetes.
A recent review has found that almost three in 10 adult hospital patients in high-income countries may have the deficiency.
It’s not merely about surviving the holidays, but about embracing them with a sense of mindfulness, balance, and joy.
A recent study from Sweden found people with a history of chronic stress or depression had a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
The drug donanemab is being hailed as a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s, following a global trial that confirms it can slow cognitive decline.
A study details the activities older people can engage in that are most likely to help in the battle against dementia.
Research into brain ageing may unlock the potential for the burgeoning science to be used in a clinical setting, providing a marker for cognitive health.
Up to 60% of people with dementia will get lost at some point after diagnosis – but are more likely to survive than other older people.
The hormones in the contraceptive pill can cause or exacerbate depression, and the type you use is an important factor.
The symptoms of menopause, which can include sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety and “brain fog”, can span perimenopause and last for up to 10 years.
New research shows the ongoing effects from critical illness with COVID-19 can be long and serious.
Conscious sleep intrusions can shut us off and make our minds wander somewhere, or nowhere.
Recent studies suggest that motherhood physically and functionally reshapes neurological function for a lifetime, and is potentially beneficial for the ageing maternal brain.
Beyond COVID-19, is AI part of the response to the failures of aged care?
The death of a family member inspired a rethinking of palliative care to make it more of a home away from home.
New research aims to reveal the post-ICU effects on the body, and will highlight the vital role of physiotherapists in intensive care.
Pandemic-induced stress can result in the return of unhealthy behaviours, but there are ways to minimise the effects.
Empowering workers is key to improving awareness of the minimum wage.
There's far more to the way we walk than we first thought, including it being a possible early indicator of dementia.
Recent controversy over virtual preschool provision raises broader questions over what priorities and values are driving our education systems.
A world-first neurological study has found that many athletes are returning to play too soon after suffering concussion.
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