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When Lewis Moody revealed this week that he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), the reaction was instant and visceral. This was a man built for power, now confronting a condition that slowly steals it away. Messages of solidarity poured in – all threaded with disbelief that yet another figure from Britain's sporting elite had been struck by this devastating disease.
Drawing correlations between sport and neurological conditions was once considered controversial, but multiple studies have begun to map the link between the two. This week, Zoe Beaty investigated the latest research and reported on how extreme exercise can increase your risk of motor neurone disease.
It was World Mental Health Day on Friday, and Zoe also explored how social media has turned mental health into a currency for likes – even as stigma around more severe mental illness persists. In her latest piece, she reports on how serious conditions can impact people's lives beyond diagnosis, affecting their relationships, workplaces, and the way friends and family respond.
Another issue that needs more public awareness is the harm caused by highly processed foods – and how pathetically weak our labelling and regulations still are.
This is what Joe Wicks attempted to highlight with his new documentary, in which he developed a 'killer' protein bar to expose the dark side of ultra-processed food. But gut-health guru Tim Spector argues that people don't just need more fear; they need a better understanding and practical help, which he offers here.
Meanwhile, Harry Bullmore examined Dr Andy Galpin's research, which has identified optimal protocols for a good night's sleep – from fitness trackers to pets and room temperature, all of which could be undermining your efforts. So, if you are constantly chasing the bliss of a full eight hours, read why the one thing you thought would help might actually be hindering your shut-eye.
One thing that certainly won't help your sleep is alcohol – so why waste a bad night's sleep on a bad bottle? Rosamund Hall comes to the rescue with her brilliant guide to the best wines out there without the hefty price tag. I appreciate that there is a growing sobriety movement – none more so than Sober October – but if you still like to enjoy a nice glass of something at the weekend, here are the hacks to know and the bottles to buy.
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