Jeff Baena, a screenwriter and director known for films such as Life After Beth and The Little Hours, has died by suicide at the age of 45. According to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's report, Baena was found dead in his residence on January 3 after taking his own life by hanging.
https://deadline.com/2025/01/jeff-baena-cause-of-death-1236246649/Leeza Gibbons, a 67-year-old actress who has worked in Hollywood for over 45 years alongside stars like Tom Cruise and Donald Trump, is stepping away from show business to focus on her nonprofit organization, Leeza's Care Connection. The organization aims to support caregivers of Alzheimer's patients by providing them with the resources they need. Gibbons' personal experience with the disease, having lost both her mother Jean in 2008 and her grandmother to Alzheimer's, has motivated her to devote her time to this cause.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14244741/Leeza-Gibbons-67-stepping-Hollywood.htmlMiss Berry, a contact centre agent at an unnamed company, has been awarded £7094.91 in damages after successfully suing her employer for disability harassment. The tribunal heard that Miss Berry had been suffering from anxiety and depression, as well as endometriosis and early menopause symptoms, which required her to undergo a hysterectomy in December 2022. Despite being off work for several weeks to recover from the surgery, her manager Leanne Harper continued to contact her via phone and email, including arranging an "attendance support meeting" that Miss Berry was unable to attend due to her poor health. The tribunal found that the company's actions were a form of disability harassment, and Miss Berry was awarded damages for injury to feelings.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14252269/Mother-wins-7-000-bosses-humiliated-recovering-hysterectomy.htmlRegistered dietitian Rob Hobson has written a book, "Unprocess Your Family Life", which aims to help families adopt better eating habits by reducing their consumption of ultra-processed foods. He notes that these foods are contributing to an obesity epidemic in young people and are low in essential nutrients but high in saturated fat, added sugars, and salt. Hobson shares recipes such as a Bombay potato and spinach frittata and pistachio, lemon, and sesame seed energy squares as healthier alternatives to ultra-processed snacks like Pringles. He also outlines strategies to help children break their addiction to these foods and develop better eating habits for improved mental and physical health.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14249891/kids-cravings-ultra-processed-foods-nutritionist-ROB-HOBSON-recipes-weeknight-suppers.htmlA new study from Taiyuan Central Hospital in China has found that extended phone use is associated with a higher risk of debilitating migraines, alongside eating large amounts of poultry. The study adds to existing research linking phone use to migraine, a severe and painful condition causing attacks of head pain, light sensitivity, fatigue and nausea. In the UK, about six million people suffer from migraine, most relying on painkillers or prescription drugs such as triptans to manage their symptoms. Researchers suggest that identifying individual triggers, including habits like extended phone use, can help patients manage their condition.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14251037/Scrolling-phone-increase-risk-debilitating-migraines-study-finds.htmlOvertraining is a common issue that can affect athletes and individuals who engage in regular exercise or sports activities. According to Veerang Vats, overtraining can have significant consequences on both physical performance and mental health. The article highlights five signs of overtraining, including decreased motivation, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, and decreased athletic performance. To recover from overtraining, it is essential to take rest days, engage in low-intensity activities, and prioritize nutrition and hydration.
https://www.livemint.com/web-stories/5-signs-of-overtraining-and-how-to-recover-visual-story-11736065329129.htmlMatthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated Green Beret, died by suicide in a rented Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Investigators found that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written letters about the "burden" of taking lives. The blast injured seven people nearby, but investigators have found no links to terrorist groups or a connection between this incident and another attack in New Orleans. Livelsberger's body was burned beyond recognition, but authorities confirmed his identity through dental records and DNA.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/united-states/soldier-in-tesla-cybertruck-explosion-was-suffering-from-ptsd-says-fbi-dismissing-terror-link-13849735.htmlMatthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated Green Beret, died by suicide in a rented Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Investigators found that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written letters about the "burden" of taking lives. The blast injured seven people nearby, but investigators have found no links to terrorist groups or a connection between Livelsberger and US President-elect Donald Trump. They are still examining his devices and investigating personal and family issues that may have contributed to the incident.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/01/04/soldier-in-vegas-tesla-blast-suffered-ptsd-no-terror-link-fbi/162016The Pakistani government held a conference on mental health, highlighting the nation's growing crisis due to traumas such as wars, terrorism, and natural disasters. Renowned psychiatrist Prof Saeed Farooq noted that around 4% of Islamabad's population, approximately 10,000 residents, suffer from severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia. The lack of a national mental health policy and inadequate resources are exacerbating the issue, with experts calling for immediate action to address these gaps and ensure equitable access to mental health services across the country.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268511-ahsan-iqbal-vows-to-implement-national-mental-health-policy