Potato Bed: Viral Sleep Trend Raises Health Alarms
The 'potato bed' sleep trend, valued in a £422bn sleep economy, goes viral on TikTok but experts warn it may cause back pain and overheating risks.
Category : Mental Health
McEwan Calls for Assisted Dying to Cover Dementia
Author Ian McEwan argues assisted dying laws should gradually extend to dementia sufferers, citing personal family experiences and the need for living wills to clarify intentions.
Sober Shift: Declining Alcohol Use Reshapes UK Youth Culture
Official NHS data reveals nearly a quarter of English adults abstain from alcohol in 2024, with young people leading this cultural transformation away from traditional drinking habits.
Three Brothers Die in Frozen Texas Pond Tragedy
Three young brothers, aged six, eight, and nine, have tragically died after falling through ice on a private pond in Bonham, Texas, with their mother recounting a desperate attempt to save them.
Nina Wadia Warns on Weight-Loss Injection Side Effects
Former EastEnders star Nina Wadia discusses her two-stone weight loss, warning about depression risks from injections and advocating gradual lifestyle changes.
Inquiry into Aberdeenshire Baby's Death from Drugs
A fatal accident inquiry will examine the death of three-month-old Olly-James Sievwright after exposure to mephedrone and MDMA at his Sandhaven home in 2019.
Nottingham Survivor Demands Blame for Attack
Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in the 2023 Nottingham attack, calls for accountability ahead of a public inquiry into the killings.
Single in Your 30s: Why 'It'll Happen' Can Hurt
A 30-something shares why well-meaning phrases from friends can dismiss the real grief of lifelong singleness. Counsellor insights on validation over reassurance.
NHS Closes Vital Emergency Sickle Cell Unit in London
Patients express fury as Barts Health NHS Trust ends pilot emergency unit for sickle cell disease at Royal London Hospital, despite it being described as a vital lifeline.
UK Teens Want Social Media Laws as Part of Broader Child Vision
Growing support for social media age restrictions emerges among British teenagers, alongside calls for wider measures addressing poverty, academic stress, and mental health services.
School Counsellor Banned for Sexual Misconduct
Victoria Worsley, a New South Wales school counsellor, has been permanently prohibited from providing health services after engaging in sexual contact with students.
Festival Security May Increase Drug Dangers, Coroner Finds
A Victorian coroner has found that police presence, sniffer dogs, and bag searches at music festivals can lead to riskier drug-taking behaviours and greater harms.
UK Mothers Overloaded and Struggling with Mental Health
A new survey shows 70% of UK mothers feel overloaded, with nearly half experiencing mental health issues like anxiety, highlighting a maternal wellbeing crisis in Europe.
Kanye West Opens Up About Mental Health and Apology
Kanye West, known as Ye, elaborates on his antisemitic comments, attributing them to bipolar disorder and detailing his treatment journey in Switzerland.
One in Four Adults in England Do Not Drink Alcohol
A major survey reveals 24% of adults in England are now non-drinkers, with rising numbers among men and young people, though experts warn alcohol harm remains severe.
1,000 Rejection Challenge: Embracing 'No' for Growth
Discover how people are documenting rejections through spreadsheets and social media to build resilience and achieve more 'yeses' in their personal and professional lives.
Too Much Talking Can Harm Relationships, Says Psychologist
Psychologist Mark Travers reveals three signs of overcommunication in relationships, challenging the idea that more talk always means better connection, with insights from personal experience.
Quinton Aaron on Life Support After Blood Infection
Actor Quinton Aaron, known for The Blind Side, is on life support after a severe blood infection. His wife details his sudden collapse and ongoing medical battle.
Australia's Summer Body Dissatisfaction Crisis
Body dissatisfaction peaks in Australian summer as beach culture promotes harmful comparisons. Experts warn of rising eating disorders and mental health impacts.
EastEnders Star's Diabetes Diagnosis Led to 7-Stone Body Change
Stephen Aaron-Sipple, the new actor playing Mark Fowler Jnr in EastEnders, transformed his body after a diabetes diagnosis at 29, losing seven stone through diet and exercise.
London Stress Causes Hair Loss in 90%
New research reveals 89% of Londoners experience daily stress, with nearly half reporting hair and scalp problems. Women cite hormonal changes, while men blame poor sleep and finances.
Charley Webb on Mum's Dementia: 'Never Felt So Alone'
Emmerdale actress Charley Webb shares emotional journey of her mother Helen's early-onset dementia diagnosis, discussing family struggles and advocacy work.
Dad Found Dead in Hyde Park After Son's Hospital Visit
A family is devastated after Gareth Griffiths, 45, was found dead in Hyde Park's Serpentine lake on Christmas Eve, weeks after leaving his son's hospital bedside during a life-saving transplant.
Flanagan's Book: Co-Star's Jibe Left Her 'Broken'
Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan reveals in her new autobiography how co-star Antony Cotton's cruel medication joke left her in tears, alongside details of her mental health struggles.
Nottingham Attack Survivor Fears Repeat Without Change
Wayne Birkett, a survivor of the 2023 Nottingham attacks, warns that similar tragedies could recur unless mental health services improve, citing ongoing failings at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Kanye West Apologises for Antisemitic Comments in WSJ Ad
Rapper Kanye West has published a full-page apology in The Wall Street Journal, attributing his antisemitic remarks to an undiagnosed frontal lobe injury and bipolar disorder.
Ye Apologises for Antisemitism in WSJ Ad, Cites Bipolar Disorder
Kanye West, now known as Ye, publishes a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal for antisemitic behaviour, attributing it to bipolar-1 disorder from a 2002 brain injury.
Sacked Police Spaniel Becomes Chemotherapy Hero
The story of Jack, a cocker spaniel whose police career failed but who found his true calling providing unwavering support during his owner's cancer treatment.
Quinton Aaron Hospitalised After Fall, Fighting Severe Infection
Actor Quinton Aaron, known for 'The Blind Side', is hospitalised in Atlanta with a severe blood infection after a fall. A GoFundMe aims to raise $10,000 for medical bills.
Dementia TikTok Journey Helps Millions Before AI Deepfakes
Jessica Anne shares her nan Dorothy Jean's dementia journey on TikTok, helping 1.8 million people understand the condition before cruel trolls create AI deepfakes of her grandmother.
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