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Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Caring for a loved one with dementia: ‘If I'd done everything possible for my mum, I'd have felt guilty for neglecting my children'
Neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan's new book speaks to the realities experienced by those caring for loved ones with dementia – both the challenges and the joys. She speaks about her personal and professional background in understanding the disease 'I called the book Still Me because it's not just from the perspective of the person with dementia; I mean it from the perspective of the carer too. You are not just a carer, you are entitled to a life outside that.' So says Dr Sabina Brennan of her new book, Still Me, subtitled 'A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia', written from her perspective both as a doctor, and as the daughter of a parent with dementia, whom she cared for and supported – both while her mother lived in her own home and, later, when she moved to a nursing home.
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
'Superman' star Anthony Carrigan shares how Christopher Reeve helped him embrace his alopecia
Anthony Carrigan is opening up about the deeply personal connection he has to Superman. The actor, who plays Metamorpho/Rex Mason in the upcoming James Gunn-directed "Superman" film, told "Good Morning America" that Christopher Reeve, who starred as the DC Comics superhero in the 1978 "Superman" film and its sequels, helped him embrace his alopecia, with which he was diagnosed as a child. "When I was a kid, my mom told me about all of these actors and people who had alopecia, and she told me about Christopher Reeve," Carrigan said at the film's premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night. Carrigan continued, "That was really special, because I really figured, well, if Superman could have alopecia, then I can have alopecia." Reeve, who portrayed the Man of Steel in four "Superman" films, was diagnosed with alopecia areata as a teen. He opened up about the disease in an interview with The New Yorker in 2003 and also spoke about the condition in his 1998 autobiography, "Still Me." Reeve died in October 2004 at the age of 52. Alopecia is a blanket term for hair loss. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are different types of alopecia, and experts believe some types occur when a person's immune system inappropriately targets their own hair follicles, which stifles hair growth. There is no cure for alopecia but there are treatments, including steroid injections and oral steroids or various immunotherapies. Red light therapy may have benefits for some patients with certain types of hair loss, but not all, according to research published in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, available on the National Library of Medicine's website. The disease can take an emotional and physical toll on those who have it. Carrigan said knowing about Reeve's struggle with alopecia was "a big deal for me" growing up. "So knowing that I'm now part of 'Superman,' I'm now part of this legacy," he added. In Gunn's "Superman," Carrigan's character, Metamorpho, also known as The Element Man, has the power of manipulation. In production notes for the film, Carrigan said his character can "turn himself into whatever he wants" because of this power. "So, it's a blessing and a curse. He, I think, sees it more as a curse," he said. "He does not like the way that he looks, which I can certainly relate to. You know, growing up with alopecia, that was something that I wished that I could change about myself back then, and it really affected my self-esteem. It affected the way that I moved through the world. And so, that's certainly a kind of aspect of this character that I feel like I can really relate to. But since then, since accepting that, it really has become a kind of superpower of mine, this different, unique look of mine." Carrigan told "GMA" at the premiere that he hopes audiences who watch "Superman" walk away feeling joy, hope, and a "renewed sense of being a good person and doing right." "I think getting in touch with your humanity too," he added. "Because it's in short supply these days. I think people are really disenchanted with the world, so we need movies like this that [are] going to inspire hope and inspire us to do good in the world." Gunn's "Superman" also stars David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Also starring in the upcoming film are Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer. The cast also includes Isabela Merced, who plays Hawkgirl; Edi Gathegi, who plays Mister Terrific; Nathan Fillion, who plays Guy Gardner/Green Lantern; and Wendell Pierce, who plays Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Perry White. "Superman" flies into theaters July 11.
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Hamilton student wins Miss Great Britain Glasgow title
Jenna Louise Kinnaird from Hamilton will go on to represent the city in the competition to become Miss Great Britain 2025. The business student and retail worker won the coveted beauty contest at the Radstone Hotel in Larkhall. Jenna Louise Kinnaird (Image: Supplied) Hamilton student wins Miss Great Britain Glasgow title (Image: Supplied) She said: 'I had to turn around to my family to make sure I'd heard it correctly, it didn't feel real at first. It was such an overwhelming moment of pride, knowing that all the hard work, preparation, and dedication had truly paid off. "It was a dream come true. 'I entered the competition because I wanted to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone. "I've always been the quiet girl, someone who kept to herself at school, and I knew that entering something like this would push me to confront my anxiety and confidence issues head-on. "Deep down, I've always had a passion to make a difference, and something told me this was my moment to finally put myself out there and start making that impact.' The 20-year-old will travel to Leicester on Friday, October 17, to face the others in the national final. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) READ NEXT:Govanhill festival set up to combat racism to return for ninth year She continued: 'My confidence has soared, and I've learned that with dedication and effort, anything is possible. "The friendships I've formed through this journey are truly unique—we're a group of passionate young women, each with different beliefs but united by a shared desire to create positive change. 'It's a true honour to represent Glasgow, a city full of incredible opportunities and rich culture. Being able to showcase Glasgow on the national stage is a dream come true." Having raised £600 already, Jenna plans to use her platform to support Dementia UK, with a special focus on their Still Me campaign. She also hopes to promote kids' clubs that support children with additional needs. Jenna added: 'I'm raising awareness for this cause means so much to me because it's incredibly close to my heart. "It motivates me to speak out as loudly as I can. Although my gran's condition can't be changed drastically, I am determined to do everything I can to help others and raise funds. "That gives me a deep sense of purpose and achievement, especially knowing how much my family's life has been impacted by dementia.'
