Jake Lloyd, who rose to fame as a child actor in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace, has spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia after the film's release and spent 18 months at an inpatient facility in Southern California before moving to a rehabilitation center where he continues to receive treatment.
https://deadline.com/2025/01/star-wars-child-actor-jake-lloyd-schizophrenia-diagnosis-1236246640/Jake Lloyd, the actor who played Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars film "Episode I: The Phantom Menace", has made significant progress in his mental health journey after hitting a low point last year. His mother, Lisa Lloyd, credits this low point for allowing him to take his diagnosis seriously and seek treatment, which has led to noticeable improvements in his condition. Lloyd's family is relieved by his progress and appreciative of the fan support he has received over the past year. Despite being unable to make public appearances, Lloyd remains engaged with the Star Wars franchise, having recently played "Star Wars: The Old Republic" and "Force Unleashed", and is looking forward to playing its sequel.
https://gizmodo.com/jake-lloyd-mental-health-star-wars-2000546077The Gujarat police have registered a case against Jayaben, the wife of Suresh Sathadiya, for allegedly abetting his suicide. According to the police, Suresh was found hanging from the ceiling of their home in Zamrala village on December 30. A video recording on his phone showed him asking his family to "teach his wife a lesson" for causing his death. The FIR was registered based on a complaint by Sathadiya's father, who alleged that Jayaben had mentally harassed her son and frequently quarreled with him.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gujarat-man-blames-wife-in-video-before-suicide-teach-her-a-lesson-7402845#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscrollJeff 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.
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