Experts have warned against a little blue pill endorsed by celebs across the world, and the reason is shocking. The pill, called propanolol, is a beta blocker that was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat symptoms of cardiovascular disease, but it also provides other benefits, such as calming nerves and…
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk…
Hong Kong’s suicide statistics paint a depressing picture. Last year, the city recorded 1,138 suicides, the highest number since 2003. That, on average, is about 3.12 suicide deaths per day, and was a 4 per cent rise from 2023 figures. Compiled by Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, an NGO, the numbers are based on an analysis…
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — One of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, the Camp Fire in Paradise is among the many natural disasters that have upended American students’ learning over the past decade. Damaged schools, lost homes and layers of trauma have left a mark on thousands of children — a scenario sure to continue…
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a vital global call to action that unites communities worldwide – including individuals, organisations and those with lived experience – to initiate crucial conversations and reaffirm our collective role in preventing suicide. This day is aligned with the 2024-2026 triennial theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, which urges…
On a summer evening in San Francisco, JT Mason went to dinner with five complete strangers, confident he would have a good time thanks to careful guest selection by a new type of app for meeting people. The platform, called 222, promises something different than your typical dating app. “I’m not getting the image that…
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A fashion show with a purpose: HEARTS, a nonprofit that helps empower youth to reject suicide, hosted its first-ever Speak Up! Speak out! Fashion show. The show featured young models who’ve overcome mental health challenges. “I mean, everybody goes through mental health issues, some bigger, some smaller, different varieties, and so…
A new Cleveland Clinic survey finds 81% of men notice changes when they don’t exercise regularly. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – CLEVELAND CLINIC – A new Cleveland Clinic survey finds 81% of men notice changes when they don’t exercise regularly. And those changes aren’t always physical. 37% report a decrease in their mental well-being, while others…
A higher level of engagement in society is among the reasons Hong Kong women’s life expectancy has reached a record high, experts have said, calling for gender-specific solutions to support the city’s ageing population. Academics and other specialists said that less exposure to high-risk activities and a willingness to seek help were also among factors…
I worshipped the ground Bethany walked on (Picture: Simon Ashton) Whenever I had a bad day, I dreaded trudging home, up a hill, in the dark. Then I’d remember my daughter, Bethany, was waiting for me and I’d think ‘everything’s not so bad’. I couldn’t wait to see her beaming smile and hear her laugh. …