Loneliness
Researchers from Spain have managed to restore the balance of neurons in the amygdala of mice, eliminating anxiety, depression, and social problems. This was achieved by editing the GRIK4 gene, which plays a key role in signal transmission in the brain.
Ukrainian-born Maksym Klymenko, author of the popular series "Career Ladder," received the TikTok "Creator of the Year" award.
The implementation of recreational therapy for the rehabilitation of military personnel and veterans has begun in Ukraine. This approach combines physical activity, psychological support, and teamwork.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the government to form a winter support package that will include direct aid, special programs for vulnerable groups, and the preservation of fixed prices for gas and electricity. The "UZ-3000" program from Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) has also been announced, which will provide 3,000 km of free travel, and medical programs will be expanded starting in January.
For Halloween, we've gathered the most atmospheric cartoons, full of mysteries, humor, and a touch of fear. These stories about family, friendship, and acceptance will help create a festive mood.
One in four people aged 25 and over is at risk of stroke, with 62% of cases occurring in people under 70. Pavlo Lebedynets, head of the stroke department at Odrex, spoke about the symptoms and prevention of this disease.
October 29 marks the Day of the Military Financier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, International Care and Support Day, Hermit Day, World Psoriasis Day, Day of Employees of the Non-Departmental Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Day of Remembrance of Saint Abraham the Recluse. These dates are dedicated to military financiers, care workers, solitude, people with psoriasis, security guards, and the memory of the saint.
Autumn is becoming a popular time for holidays in Ukraine and abroad due to lower prices and mild weather. The Carpathians, Lviv region, and Zakarpattia remain leaders in domestic tourism, while Turkey and Egypt are among the foreign destinations.
The Joint Representative Body of Trade Unions has published a draft government resolution on a one-time cash assistance payment of UAH 6,500 for "Warm Winter. " The assistance is intended for children under guardianship, children with disabilities, IDPs, and single pensioners for the winter period of 2025/26.
A new study by Canadian experts has found that loneliness or social isolation increases the risk of death from cancer by 11%, and the overall risk of death by 34%. This is due to a stress response that harms the immune system and causes inflammation.