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Trauma in sport could lead to dementia

A court case currently underway in California could have far-reaching effects for the game of American Football – with unknown potential knock-on effects on other contact sports.

A Dr Eleanor Perfetto has lodged a claim on behalf of her husband, former footballer Ralph Wenzel, alleging that his dementia at age 67 is connected to his career in the sport.

If you can’t see it, does that mean it isn’t there?

by ANTONY ANDERSON

“Absence of proof is not proof of absence”
William Cowper 1731-1800

A claimed advantage of the early automobile was its apparent insensitivity to running away, as reflected in this report in the Los Angeles Times of 1901:
“Los Angeles policemen are beginning to figure to what extent the supplanting of the horse by the automobile is going to lessen their chances to win glory. The policeman’s most frequent opportunity to distinguish himself is afforded by runaway horses.

We all love trees

In this country nothing seems to stir up feelings like trees. We hug them, tie ourselves to them to stop them being cut down and wax lyrical about how much better life was when there were more of them.

One in five want their teeth fixed

A study conducted by YouGov on behalf of British Orthodontic Society (BOS) found that 45% of adults are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth and 20% would consider orthodontic treatment. The research was carried out to mark the launch of the first National Orthodontic Week in March. The survey canvassed the opinions of 2,050 people split into eight categories according to sex, age, social status, geographical location, working status, marital status and number of children in the household.

Schizophrenia forms basis for ‘Ripper’ release bid

The question will be resolved later this year of whether the murder conviction of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, was wrong because of his later-diagnosed schizophrenia.