Expert blames huge ‘crime’ for more women getting dementia than men

Expert blames huge ‘crime’ for more women getting dementia than men

A brain health expert has expressed outrage over the stigma surrounding certain medical treatments for menopause, suggesting it could be influencing the number of women suffering from dementia. Max Lugavere, a diet and brain health expert, recently ventured into filmmaking with his new documentary, Little Empty Boxes, which chronicles his mother’s heart-wrenching battle with dementia. … Read more

Women too embarrassed to discuss menopause symptoms

Women too embarrassed to discuss menopause symptoms

A poll, of 1,000 women aged 45 and over who are peri or post-menopausal, found 55% are too embarrassed to open up on conversations around vaginal dryness, excessive sweating and weight gain. While 20% fear being judged, 14% thought their symptoms were only happening to them and no one else. However, 22% wish they could … Read more

Experts want immediate ban on ‘misleading BPD diagnosis’ for children

Experts want immediate ban on ‘misleading BPD diagnosis’ for children

Mental health experts and medical professionals are urging the health secretary to place an immediate ban on diagnosing children and young people in the UK with borderline personality disorder, also known as BPD. An open letter led by former health minister Sir Norman Lamb and groups like the Royal College of Nursing, the British Psychological … Read more