Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) wasn’t officially recognised as a mental health disorder until 2013 – but it can affect around one in 20 women. PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that causes extreme mood swings, depression and anxiety before a period due to hormone changes. According to research, the condition affects around one in 20 women – of those, one in three attempt suicide, and half self-harm. Dr Lynsay Matthews, based at the University of the West of Scotland, has bee

Nose pickers, beware. New research from Australia’s Griffith University suggests that picking your nose can increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to the study, dangerous bacteria from your finger can travel through your nasal cavity to your brain. The brain will then respond to the attacking bacteria by depositing amyloid beta protein, a hallmark of Alzheimers. Picking your nose or tweezing nose hairs can also damage the inner lining of your nose, potential