3 h. ago More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits

US adults in the age group are using cannabis to treat pain and poor sleep – and they’re a fast-growing marketPolls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal).But there’s something else too. Getting older comes with its challenges, physically and emotionally. Some people are betting on cannabis as a way to navigate these hurdles. Research indicates older adults primarily use cannabis for health-related issues, like poor sleep, pain and mental health concerns such as anxiety. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Robbie Williams says being approached by fans leaves him ‘crawling inside’

The singer is pleading for fans to give celebrities ‘the dignity of their privacy’

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5 h. ago Doctor shares would happen if you stopped eating sugar for two weeks including improved mental health

What happens to our bodies when we completely cut out sugar for a fortnight? You may be surprised at the answer.

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20 h. ago AI companion for mindfulness can help ‘bridge gaps’ in mental health care

Mindfulness app Headspace’s chief clinical officer said its new AI companion can help support human mental health care workers.

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21 h. ago Freddie Flintoff admits he 'didn't leave the house for 8 months' after horror Top Gear crash

Freddie Flintoff has spoken out for the first time about his Top Gear crash and the impact it had on his mental health, as he struggled with anxiety and isolation for months

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26 h. ago 'High risk' man who poses threat to public on the loose after absconding from mental health unit

Met Police detectives have warned Vasile Coceban poses a risk to the public, and added the service has launched an investigation after he went missing from a facility in Brent

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26 h. ago Police issue urgent warning after man 'who poses risk to public' absconds from mental health unit before being seen travelling through Central London

Vasile Coceban, 36, was reported missing by staff at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in Acton Lane, Brent on Wednesday at 10.32am.

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30 h. ago Exact number of PIP claimants that won't pass new benefits point system revealed

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

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31 h. ago Fresh Meat star shares mental health struggles after birth triggered OCD episode

Fresh Meat star Kimberley Nixon, who played Josie Jones on the show, opened up on dealing with her 'darkest thoughts' after the birth of her son triggered her OCD

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35 h. ago Justin Bieber’s former collaborators share concerns over star’s mental health

The 31-year-old pop icon recently spoke out about his ‘anger issues’

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37 h. ago Snooker star Neil Robertson reveals what saved him from 'dangerous' obsession

Former world snooker champion Neil Robertson opens up about the computer games obsession that threatened to get out of control and how taking up golf has improved his mental health

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50 h. ago Justin Bieber’s former collaborators warn star is ‘disintegrating’ amid mental health concerns

The 31-year-old pop icon recently spoke out about his ‘anger issues’

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52 h. ago Kate Cassidy reveals Liam Payne's chilling final words to her as she details the true extent of his addiction struggles in new interview

Kate Cassidy has revealed the chilling final words Liam Payne said to her during their last goodbye in Argentina just days before he died. 

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52 h. ago Forth Valley mental health nurse named as finalist in national awards

The senior charge nurse at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been listed in the shortlist for the Royal College of Nursing Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.

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53 h. ago Ed Sheeran named as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter opened up in an interview about his new album, mental health, plagiarism battles and his shifting attitude towards his career

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56 h. ago Inside Amanda Bynes' troubled life and breakdown as Nickelodeon star joins OnlyFans

Nickelodeon child star, Amanda Bynes, has joined OnlyFans after previously suffering a public mental health breakdown and being placed in a temporary conservatorship

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58 h. ago Nationwide announces major 'first' which will benefit its 16million members

The accolade was awarded by the Money And Mental Health Policy Institute, which says the award recognises the steps Nationwide has taken to "support its customers with mental health problems"

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2 d. ago Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare is now charged with firearms counts and threatening violence

Prosecutors say a man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnesota had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities

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3 d. ago Scientists warn rising heat could cause more mental health disorders

High temperatures are already worsening mental health, from anxiety to schizophrenia

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3 d. ago ‘She helps cheer me up’: the people forming relationships with AI chatbots

From virtual ‘wives’ to mental health support, more than 100m people are using personified chatbotsMen who have virtual “wives” and neurodiverse people using chatbots to help them navigate relationships are among a growing range of ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming human connection and intimacy.Dozens of readers shared their experiences of using personified AI chatbot apps, engineered to simulate human-like interactions by adaptive learning and personalised responses, in response to a Guardian callout. Continue reading...

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