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My mentally ill son killed his father. The NHS blames me

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Christopher Monro, who killed his father Peter Monro, smiles at the camera.

TRicia Monro placed two thick folders on the table with pages of psychiatric evaluations, timelines and dozens of emails pleading for help for her son. For years he tried to catch her when she fell through the cracks of the mental health system. She was warned not to be alone with him, but relented when … Read more

Sitting ‘mentally active’ can reduce dementia risk, study finds

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Sitting 'mentally active' can reduce dementia risk, study finds

Sitting for hours on a regular basis can be harmful to your body and brain. A new study shows that keeping your brain active helps to reduce some of the negative effects of sedentary behavior. Engagement means activities like knitting or solving puzzles, instead of scrolling or passively looking at a screen. Scientists at the … Read more