By Angelle Joseph and Nadia Gyane BBC News 2 hours ago Image source, Angèle Joseph Legend, Singer Myles Stephenson has struggled with gambling addiction for several years X Factor winner Myles Stephenson has said he went to a “really dark place” after losing “hundreds of pounds” gambling. The singer, a member of R&B group Rak-Su, …
7 hours ago Legend, Inspectors have raised various concerns at Priory Royal Cheadle Hospital A hospital which provides mental health services to adults and young people has been urged to urgently improve “dangerous” elements of its care. Cheadle Royal Hospital, also known as Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, was inspected by the Care Quality Commission earlier …
By Philippa Roxby health reporter 6 hours ago Image source, Getty Images Tai chi may help delay symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for several years, a Chinese study suggests. Those who practiced the martial art twice a week had fewer complications and a better quality of life than those who didn’t, researchers say. Parkinson’s is a …
The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up today for a free email subscription to InsideNoVa.com. The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion annually in unrealized …
Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) continues to sound the alarm on ongoing issues with the Office of Health Strategy’s (OHS) cost growth benchmark process and recent policy recommendations, citing data inconsistencies, financial strain and neglected advice from medical professionals. Earlier this week, they wrote a letter to lawmakers on the Public …
October 20, 2023 Legend, Bren McFarlane died less than 24 hours after being admitted to a mental health unit A mother has spoken of her “utter devastation” after a jury concluded failings in care at a mental health unit “contributed” to her son’s death. Bren McFarlane, 20, died less than 24 hours after being admitted …
A New Zealand influencer and mother of five famous for her inspirational fitness posts has died. Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who once had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an ‘internet sensation’ – died earlier this month. The cause of her death is not known at this …
By Philippa Roxby Health journalist 6 hours ago Image source, Getty Images The UK government is considering imposing a tax on gambling companies which would raise €100 million a year to fund NHS treatment. He wants all operators to “pay their fair share”, instead of the current voluntary system. The money will be invested in …
Tuesday October 17, 2023 Froma Harrop, columnist Enlarge + Froma Harrop, columnist PHOTO: File Fentanyl has killed more Americans than the wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined. And behind that are even more vicious illicit drugs. The Justice Department may charge Chinese companies producing fentanyl and the precursor chemicals used to make it. The …
Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes Living with depression, anxiety, PTSD or other mental illnesses is not easy. This can be a real exercise in patience and long-suffering. Whether it’s months, years, or decades, it can be exhausting, especially if traditional treatments don’t work. “Depression can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends …