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Gemma Collins opens up on mental health struggle

TV personality Gemma Collins shares her emotional mental health struggles in a heartfelt Instagram post, revealing she feels 'broken inside' as her mother Joan, 70, recovers from pneumonia in hospital.

Eating Alone Raises Frailty Risk in Older Adults

New research reveals that regularly eating alone is linked to poorer diets, weight loss, and a higher risk of frailty for older adults. Discover the health impacts and what experts recommend.

Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage

An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.

Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death

A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.

Friend Influence Drives Teen Self-Harm, Study Reveals

Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.

Denise Welch: I underestimated my depression

Loose Women star Denise Welch reveals her ongoing battle with clinical depression and shares powerful message about mental health awareness in emotional new interview.

Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.

Frankie Bridge: Ketamine therapy changed my life

Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge opens up about her groundbreaking ketamine therapy journey, revealing how the controversial treatment transformed her mental health battle after traditional methods failed.

UK Cold Weather Alert: Essential Health Tips

As temperatures plummet across Britain, health experts reveal crucial strategies to protect vulnerable residents from winter's dangers. Discover essential cold-weather advice that could save lives.

Flourishing at 50: Revolutionary Aged Care Success

Discover the groundbreaking aged care facility in Surrey that's redefining senior living, where residents in their 50s and 60s are thriving through innovative care approaches and community integration.

Mental health support cut before park murder

A coroner's inquest reveals how a Devon man killed a stranger in a park just months after his mental health support was terminated, raising serious questions about care system failures.

NHS free shingles vaccine may slash dementia risk

Groundbreaking NHS programme offers free shingles vaccination to millions of over-70s, with research showing it could dramatically reduce dementia risk by preventing viral attacks on the brain.

Denise Welch, 67, reveals ADHD diagnosis

Former Loose Women panelist Denise Welch opens up about her recent ADHD diagnosis at 67, explaining how it finally answers decades of mental health battles and emotional turmoil.

Reverse Frailty: New Hope for Healthy Ageing

Groundbreaking research shows frailty isn't inevitable in later life. Discover how diet, exercise and social activity can help seniors regain strength and independence.

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