Mental Health
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Behaviour risk from smoking in pregnancy
New findings show how smoking during pregnancy is a risk factor for conduct problems in the child. Read more
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Drop in UK dementia rates
There has been a clear fall in rates of dementia in the UK over the last two decades, researchers say today. Read more
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Set bedtimes ‘boost children’s brain power’
Young children with irregular bed-times suffer intellectually, according to research published today. Read more
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How reading stimulates mind
Reading and other mental activities all help to preserve the memory in old age, researchers have found. Read more
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Danger of stressing about stress
Fear of stress may be just as damaging as suffering from stress itself, researchers warn today. Read more
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Alzheimer’s drug hopes dashed
Hopes for a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease were dashed by researchers last night. Read more
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Mediterranean diet ‘boosts ageing brain’
Elderly people can boost their brain power by following a Mediterranean diet with either added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts – rather than a low-fat diet, researchers say today. Read more
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New flu pregnancy mental health link
Children born to mothers who suffer from flu during pregnancy face a four times increased risk of developing a serious depressive disorder, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Pets could reduce heart disease risk
Owning a pet – particularly a dog – could help to lower the risk of heart disease, according to a leading specialist. Read more
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Unintended pregnancy risks depression
Women who have unplanned pregnancies face a significantly increased risk of developing post-natal depression, researchers warn today. Read more