Expert: Simple, repeated play best for baby brain development
A child development expert warns parents that overstimulation with flashy toys hinders learning. Discover why simplicity and repetition are key for infant brainpower.
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20-Minute 'Sniffari' As Good As Hour Walk For Dogs
Canine behaviourist Paula O'Sullivan reveals why a 20-minute sniff-focused walk provides immense mental and physical benefits for dogs, equivalent to a full hour of exercise.
20-Minute 'Sniffari' As Good As Hour Walk For Dogs
Canine behaviourist Paula O'Sullivan reveals why a 20-minute 'sniffari' provides superior mental and physical stimulation for dogs, equivalent to a full hour of aerobic exercise. Transform your dog's walk today.
New Mental Health Act Becomes Law in UK
Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.
Hide and Seek: The Indoor Game to Tire Out Your Dog
Dog owners turn to Reddit for advice on burning canine energy indoors during cold snaps. The winning solution? A simple game of scent-based hide and seek. Discover how to keep your pet entertained and exercised when walks are limited.
Elderly couple found dead after Thanksgiving in New Mexico
An elderly couple, Charles and Linda Lightfoot, were discovered dead in a New Mexico pasture days after a Thanksgiving visit. The search involved a Silver Alert and aerial drones. Read the full story.
6 Signs of Loneliness in Older Adults at Christmas
Age UK reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Learn the subtle signs of loneliness and how to support loved ones this festive season.
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.
Princess of Wales Opens Up on Maternal Mental Health
The Princess of Wales pens emotional letter supporting maternal mental health awareness, championing 'love, hope and compassion' for parents facing perinatal challenges.
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.
Aimee Lou Wood on mental health and Angelina Jolie's impact
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood reveals her personal mental health struggles and how Angelina Jolie's honesty about her own experiences provided crucial comfort and validation.
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.
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.
Brain scientist's extreme obsession with his own research
A leading neuroscientist's extreme dedication to science led him to test his own brain stimulation theories on himself, resulting in a fascinating case of scientific obsession.
Mental Health Calls Need Medical Response, Not Police Force
Exclusive investigation reveals how sending armed police to mental health emergencies leads to preventable tragedies. Discover why experts demand medical-first response systems.
Elmo's viral mental health tweet inspires Netflix project
NASCAR star Bubba Wallace reveals how a simple tweet from Elmo sparked a global mental health conversation and led to unexpected Netflix collaborations.
Grandma found dead after care home disappearance
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
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.
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.
Roman Kemp: 'I feel like I've failed' mental health admission
Capital Radio host Roman Kemp opens up about his mental health struggles and feelings of failure in an emotional new interview that's resonating with fans nationwide.
BBC star launches mental health fund after depression battle
Former BBC presenter Marcus Skeete reveals his devastating mental health struggle and launches groundbreaking fund to support others in crisis
Kristen Bell's mental health struggle revelation
Frozen star Kristen Bell opens up about her profound mental health battle and the daily practices that help her manage depression and anxiety.
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 mental health failures in postnatal depression tragedy
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures in NHS mental health support contributed to the death of a young mother battling severe postnatal depression, as her family demands urgent reform.
Parkinson's patient plays clarinet after brain implant
A remarkable medical case reveals how deep brain stimulation enabled a former clarinettist with Parkinson's to regain his musical abilities, offering new hope for neurological treatment.
Patient plays clarinet during own brain surgery
In a groundbreaking medical procedure at a British hospital, a Parkinson's patient performed a clarinet concerto while surgeons operated on his brain, using the music to guide the delicate operation.
Youth Suicide Rates Up 50% in Decade
Shocking new data reveals a devastating 50% increase in suicide rates among children and young people in England over the past ten years, with experts calling for urgent mental health reforms.
Medical trial transforms young person's depression battle
A groundbreaking clinical trial offers new hope for treatment-resistant depression as a young patient shares their life-changing experience with an innovative medical approach.
ADHD Adults Face 5x Higher Financial Crisis Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals adults with ADHD are nearly five times more likely to face serious financial difficulties, with new study exposing the devastating mental health impact of money struggles.
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