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BBC Radio 4 – Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley, Play an Instrument
Why learning a musical instrument can improve your memory and your immune system. Humans have been making music for thousands of years, but for Michael Mosley and our volunteer Matthew, the musical journey is only just beginning. Playing a musical … Continue reading
An Autistic Woman who was Misdiagnosed and Wrongfully Medicated for a Decade
Kassondra is an autistic woman who was not diagnosed until adulthood. As a child, she was misdiagnosed as bipolar and wrongfully medicated for a decade. This caused her to become withdrawn and isolated. After receiving the proper diagnosis, Kassondra is … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley, Try Some Turmeric
Can turmeric boost your mood and memory, reduce inflammation and act as a painkiller? urmeric is a close relative of ginger – it has a similar knobbly root-like stem. The golden-hued powder of turmeric adds colour and flavour to food, … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Tremolo
Musician Justin Currie reflects on the impact of Parkinson’s on his work as a performer. Songwriter Justin Currie reflects on the impact of a recent Parkinson’s diagnosis, and the effects of the disease on his work as a performer. As … Continue reading
The Hallucinogenic Fungi That May Treat Alzheimer’s
[…] If you’ve ever heard of ergot fungi, you’ve likely heard of the nasty side effects of eating them, including convulsions and hallucinations. But like many a toxic substance, scientists have figured out ways to use ergot for good. Hosted … Continue reading
Research Says Playing an Instrument or Singing Helps Brain Health | My Modern Met
By Madeleine Muzdakis on February 6, 2024 Photo: ORSON/Depositphotos Time to pick up an instrument! Music is a powerful medicine for the soul—and as recent research suggests, the brain. Particularly as one ages, keeping an active, varied mental world alive … Continue reading
Long Covid BBC Scotland Sunday Show
Dr Rae Duncan interviewed on the BBC Scotlands Sunday Show. Summary thread with links to relevant studies and info. https://twitter.com/_CatintheHat/stat… […]
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