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a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Edinburgh GP develops supplement to help stressed insomniacs sleep
A study by Restorez revealed that 65% of people seldom wake up feeling refreshed and recharged, often seeking methods to improve their sleep quality. An Edinburgh GP has used her professional and personal experiences to develop a ground-breaking supplement aimed at helping people struggling to sleep due to stress. Dr Clara Doran has been a GP for more than two decades. Ten years ago, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and, after suffering from brain fog, fatigue and anxiety, she realised the significance of lifestyle and nutrition for brain health. Dr Doran studied sleep medicine at the University of Edinburgh and functional medicine with the Institute of Functional Medicine before founding Noggin The Brain People, focusing on supplements, motivation and education about brain health. The mum-of-one also wrote the book Heads Up - how to look after your brain so it will look after you, filled with practical advice on brain care, reports Surrey Live. Many people struggle with relaxing and de-stressing enough after a tough day to get a decent night's sleep. A survey by Restorez found that 65% of respondents rarely wake up feeling rejuvenated and energised, leaving them often seeking ways to try and improve their sleep quality. While many of us have tried and tested strategies to sleep, if the various hacks, tips and tricks fail due to a build-up of anxiety, things can become even more daunting and stressful - causing a frustrating and exhausting cycle. Dr Doran's supplement, Pause from Noggin, is designed to calm the mind, encourage relaxation and aid a restful sleep. It is free from fillers, additives or unnecessary ingredients. Pause is a part of a range of supplements developed by Dr Doran in collaboration with female nutritionists Dr Charlotte Heald and Shona Wilkinson. It features a unique mix of botanicals, minerals and medicinal mushrooms, chosen specifically for their clinically proven brain-supportive and nootropic properties. All the ingredients have been researched and clinically tested, offering reassurance that the products will be effective. The Pause supplement includes key natural ingredients designed to boost brain health and alleviate stress and anxiety, such as the adaptogenic herb Ashwagandha. Originating from India, Ashwagandha is known for its ability to balance body and mind, reduce cortisol levels, enhance GABA receptors, regulate serotonin, and protect the brain from oxidative damage. The formula also contains lemon balm, l-theanine, hop extract, rhodiola rosea, and lion's mane mushroom. For best results, customers are recommended to take 1-2 capsules with food daily. However, those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication should consult their healthcare provider before use, and the product is not meant to replace a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Natural supplements have become increasingly popular as a way to tackle stress and encourage better sleep, with shoppers keen to avoid prescription medicatioon. Elsewhere, JSHealth's Calm + De-Stress 60 Tablets, available at Boots for £15.99, are designed to promote calmness and mental wellbeing with a mix of adaptogens, herbs, and vitamins. Meanwhile, Bach's RESCUE Peaceful Night 30 Capsules cost £18.25 from Holland & Barrett and are vegan-friendly capsules aimed at supporting a peaceful night's sleep. On Noggins' website, Pause has received high praise with an average 4.9 out of 5-star rating. One pleased customer commented: "I've been taking PAUSE for 3 weeks and already feel much calmer and my sleep is so much better." Another said: "I've been trying PAUSE for a few weeks and seen a difference. It has helped relax me when I feel anxious and quite stressed throughout the day which then affects my sleep at night. For the first time in years I had a full night's sleep and it's improved my overall mood." However, the product hasn't worked for everyone, with one reviewer noting: "It didn't seem to work for me." Still, another user experienced notable benefits, stating: "I've been going through a lot of stress at home and couldn't sleep as a result. I've been taking PAUSE for a week and it has made it easier to shut my worries off when I go to bed and actually get some sleep. I'm now less stressed and anxious when I wake up which is such a relief."
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hear the Debut Single From Marshmello's Pop-Punk Band Underbrook: ‘This Isn't a Nostalgia Play'
The artist born Chris Comstock, known to millions of fans as Marshmello, has a long history with pop-punk as both a fan of the genre and through his 'Mello collabs with A Day to Remember and Yungblud. Now, Comstock is taking off his helmet and digging deeper into the scene with his new pop-punk band, Underbrook. The six-man group released its debut single, the driving, anthemic 'Heads Up' on Friday, (June 20.) More from Billboard Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Ariana Grande Win Multiple Awards at 2025 Kids' Choice Awards (Full Winners List) Dua Lipa Brings Surprise Guest Charli XCX to the Stage for '360' in London Suga Writes Letter to Fans, Marking End of Mandatory Military Service for BTS 'This isn't a nostalgia play — this is who I've always been at my core,' Comstock said in a statement. 'Underbrook is about channeling the emotions and chaos that shaped me, and giving them a voice through the music that first made me feel understood. 'Heads Up' is just the beginning.' The group features Comstock on lead vocals, along with drummer James Brownstein and Hayden Tree, who's also the lead singer for Crown the Empire, on bass. Josh Strock, who's written and produced for artists including Motionless In White, Fever 333 and Machine Gun Kelly, is on guitar alongside fellow guitarist Danny Couture, a writer and producer for acts including Bring Me the Horizon, 24kGoldn and Marshmellow, and the group's third guitarist Jake Torrey, who has written and produced for Linkin Park, Twenty One Pilots and Yungblud. Of his and the band's influences in pop-punk and alt-rock, Comstock cited 'everyone from New Found Glory, to The Story So Far, to Two Door Cinema Club and The Strokes. We all listen to a wide range of music, but we can all agree that we love those bands. That DNA definitely made its way into Underbrook.' While there aren't yet details about the next Underbrook release, the band's Instagram account suggests there's more on the way in advising to 'get to know us.' The account also features clips of the group in the studio. Listen to 'Heads Up' below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
More than half of South African employees face a mental health crisis
new study by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag has painted a grim picture Image: FreePik A study by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) has painted a grim picture, revealing that more than half of South African employees are struggling with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout due to work stress and insecurity. Based on responses from over 960 participants, the survey found that six in ten workers wished they could afford to quit their jobs, and nearly half reported feeling unhappy at the start of the workweek. "Work emerged as a consistent stressor for many survey respondents, regardless of their employment sector, which included education, health, NPOS, finance, government, retail and media", the study noted. The survey also found that 52% of respondents have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, with 32% experiencing depression, 25% clinical stress, 18% anxiety, and 13% burnout. Nearly 38% of participants reported fearing job loss, while almost one in five said they had been forced to take on the responsibilities of former colleagues, often without additional support as employers opted not to replace staff who had resigned. SADAG founder Zane Wilson emphasised the urgent need for companies to prioritise mental health in the workplace, calling for proactive efforts to create healthier work environments. 'From the survey, we learn that more needs to be done at companies regarding Mental Health. The integration of innovative programmes to ensure that employees are working in a mentally healthy environment, and more Mental Health education will assist employers with an atmosphere of a more productive workforce," she said. Following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's recent announcement that the government would scrap the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase last month, Andrew Cook, founder of the employee engagement platform HeadsUp, warned that South African businesses are facing a more persistent and costly issue. "Companies are still quietly haemorrhaging far more through a different kind of tax–one that's not debated in Parliament, doesn't make front-page news, but continues to drain productivity and profitability every day: burnout and disengagement," he said. 'Businesses were rightly concerned about the VAT increase, but many are already bleeding far more than that through disengaged employees. Burnout isn't just a wellness issue anymore – it's a financial one,' Cook said. IOL Business Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trump budget plan would cut funding for brain injury research
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways If the Trump administration's 2026 fiscal budget request is approved by Congress, it would eliminate the Centers for Disease Control department in charge of traumatic brain injury research and education, including the department's $8.25 million in federal funding. On April 1, the five employees responsible for administering the U.S. government's primary TBI program were placed on paid administrative leave by the CDC. Dr. Owen Perlman, a board member of the Brain Injury Association of America's board of directors, said the budget cuts would 'roll back decades of progress' on TBI research and education. 'For many people with concussions or certainly moderate or severe brain injuries, there's no endpoint,' Perlman said. 'It's a lifetime problem, and there needs to be lifetime funding for it.' Heads Up, which administers concussion-prevention programs for youth and high-school coaches in 45 states, would be disbanded if the budget proposal is approved. The CDC employees who were put on leave managed the program, whose website says more than 10 million people have taken part in its training programs online. 'We're really worried about the hundreds of thousands of coaches who have to take this training,' a CDC official told ESPN. 'This is really built in, and we've lost the whole team (behind the program).' As part of the Trump administration's budget, the National Institutes of Health, which focuses on medical issues including stroke and migraines, would maintain an institute for brain research. It's unknown if any TBI programs would be included.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
NFL stays silent as White House pushes controversial cuts to brain injury research and education programs
The White House plans to cut TBI research funding, while the NFL declines to comment, raising concerns among health advocates. (Credit: Getty Images) Proposed White House budget cuts to TBI research spark concern, but NFL offers no official stance NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Joins Trump At White House To Announce 2027 Draft In Washington, D.C. The Trump administration's proposed 2026 federal budget has ignited concern and controversy across the medical and sports communities by recommending the elimination of crucial funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and public education. While the final decision rests with Congress, the proposal marks a potentially significant shift in federal priorities — one that could impact the safety of youth athletes and stifle advancements in understanding concussion-related the center of the debate is a proposed $3.59 billion cut to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the full removal of $8.25 million specifically allocated for TBI research and outreach. The CDC's dedicated TBI team — already placed on paid administrative leave as of April 1 — had been responsible for initiatives such as Heads Up, a nationwide program promoting concussion awareness among youth sports coaches, athletic trainers, and school officials. This initiative has reached 45 states and has played a pivotal role in educating communities about the long-term dangers of head injuries.'The program's disappearance would send shockwaves through youth sports,' noted a CDC official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the situation. Meanwhile, a follow-up to the CDC's 2018 survey — which found 12% of adults had experienced a head injury in the previous year — was already in progress before the staffers were sidelined. The survey had been crucial for understanding national TBI prevalence and guiding prevention the abrupt shift, the White House has remained unresponsive to requests for comment. It's unclear whether other federal agencies, like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which may undergo a renaming of its brain research institute, would assume responsibility for the shelved TBI programs. But for now, hospitals, universities, and advocacy groups are bracing for potential research funding would expect the NFL — a league under constant scrutiny for player safety and concussion management — to voice strong opposition. However, when Commissioner Roger Goodell visited the White House the same day the ESPN report broke, the NFL declined to silence speaks volumes.'It will be far better — and, in the grand scheme of things, cheaper — for the NFL to fund TBI research and education efforts on its own,' a source suggested, highlighting the league's strategic dance around political minefields. The NFL's approach is one of calculated diplomacy — a choice to 'avoid the iceberg,' as critics describe it — keeping peace with the administration while quietly pursuing its own safety ability to navigate this high-stakes political environment, even while standing next to a president who once labeled him a 'dope,' signals the league's desire to maintain influence without confrontation. The rewards are evident: an NFL Draft hosted in Washington, future prospects for a D.C. stadium, and four years of relative calm for the league's broader for advocates of brain health, youth safety, and medical research, the stakes couldn't be higher — and the silence from powerful institutions may speak louder than any protest ever Read: Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were absent from the 2025 Met Gala: The real story behind their no-show
