Lynne Melcombe

The 5 Most Common Reasons for ‘Gray Divorce,’ According to Couples Therapists It’s something a lot of us are wondering after reading the news about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.

This article looks at some of the usual reasons for #greydivorce, but also one I haven't seen before: Changing social and political views mean couple's views may no longer align. I hadn't thought of that, but it's true. #graydivorce ca.style.yahoo.com/5-most-commo...

13 truths why men walk away from marriage at 50 - NewsBreak Have you ever wondered why a guy who seemed perfectly happy for 25 years suddenly packs a bag and leaves? It’s happening more than you think. Let’s get one

This article says men leave mid-life marriages for similar reasons as women, with one exception. Both leave because of societal shifts. Both leave after much thought. But where women leave to find peace, men leave because they're bored. #graydivorce #greydivorce www.newsbreak.com/fodmap-every...

Why we should make a bigger deal out of wedding anniversaries: Our Best Life The likelihood of staying together forever for a marriage today – with the average age of 28 and 30, for women and men respectively -- is about 60%. How do you celebrate your wedding anniversary?

My ex and I always celebrated our anniversaries—until our marriage gave us less and less reason to do so. At that point, I don't think celebrating what had already died would have brought it back to life. #greydivorce #graydivorce www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Is divorce over 50 harder on men? The emotional fallout for men often includes damaged relationships with adult children, says an American academic.

Reasons men and women seek #greydivorce are different. Men felt they were growing apart, or their wives were cheating, or their financial goals differed. For women, it was cheating by their husbands, their husbands' addictions, and experiencing abuse. #graydivorce www.rnz.co.nz/life/relatio...

Is divorce over 50 harder on men? The emotional fallout for men often includes damaged relationships with adult children, says an American academic.

Impacts of #greydivorce are different for men and women. Men's relationships often suffer, especially with their adult children. Women more often initiate #graydivorce even though they typically experience more financial consequences than men. www.rnz.co.nz/life/relatio...

Is divorce over 50 harder on men? The emotional fallout for men often includes damaged relationships with adult children, says an American academic.

Women who initiate #greydivorce are often relieved once it happens as they escape from situations of emotional abuse or lack of control over their own lives. Men more often feel abandoned and have to face up to and deal with emotional issues after #graydivorce. www.rnz.co.nz/life/relatio...

Frontiers | Subtle ocular motor deficits in people with chronic whiplash associated disorder compared to healthy controls IntroductionMore than 50% of people who are diagnosed with whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) will report symptoms 12 months and beyond after their initial o...

Over half of people with #whiplash report symptoms a year later. But many symptoms, such as dizziness, emotional lability, confusion, ocular movement abnormalities, and balance deficits, may be post #concussion syndrome (PCS). www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu... #braintrauma #braininjury

A Single Childhood Concussion May Still Trigger Long-Term Brain Changes A new mouse study indicated that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later in life. The researchers are calling for extended care and monitoring after ped...

“We’ve known that white matter is vulnerable after traumatic brain injury. What’s been missing, however, is a comprehensive, long-term look at how a single juvenile #concussion affects the brain over time.” #braintrauma #braininjury www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/a-si...

UVic researchers find psychedelics may help heal traumatic brain injuries A group of researchers at the University of Victoria says psychedelics could help treat millions of people with concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.

Researchers at the University of Victoria say psychedelics (magic mushrooms) could help treat millions of people with #concussions by encouraging new neural pathways to form and by reducing inflammation in the brain. #braintrauma #braininjury www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va...

The network-based underpinnings of persisting symptoms after concussion: a multimodal neuroimaging meta-analysis - Nature Mental Health Persisting symptoms after concussion (PSaC) present a complex neuropsychiatric challenge with limited treatment options due to inconsistent neuroimaging findings. Here the authors employ a multi-analy...

As I understand it, this research looks at neural networks and their relationships with a lot or a few symptoms of PSAC (formerly PCS). Gonna be honest: I don't understand it, but maybe one of you will. #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury
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The Truth About Mammograms: A Wake-Up Call for Women Discover the truths behind mammography screening and its potential risks in this eye-opening exploration during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This week's book made me wonder why I keep going to have my boobs squished. #booksky

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"While most young people recover [from #concussion] in weeks, a significant number experience symptoms that last months or years [and] can have debilitating effects on mood, physical health, cognitive function, and performance at school or work. #braintrauma #braininjury #pediatricconcussion

For Child Abuse Prevention Month: Neglect is Abuse Too When parents grew up with child abuse, what they give their children may be better, but that doesn't mean it's good parenting.

For #childabuse prevention month: #neglect is abuse too. And #GwenLamont writes about it beautifully in The View from Coffin Ridge: A Childhood Exhumed. #booksky

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Finding Community: How Punk Music Supports Mental Health Explore 'Scream Therapy' by Jason Schreurs, a powerful journey through mental health and how the punk music community save lives and fosters mental health.

This post was actually from last week. I'm running a little behind. #booksky

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After Tom Holland’s On-Set Concussion, Here Are 21 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Spider-Man filming was halted following the actor's injury

Condolences to actor Tom Holland on his #concussion but it's kind of good when it happens to a celebrity because it brings attention to it. And we need attention to #braintrauma, #braininjury, #mildtraumaticbraininjury, #mTBI. www.menshealth.com/uk/health/a6...

Joint statement by the Secretary of State (Sport) and the Minister of Health to mark Concussion Awareness Week 2025 The Government of Canada is committed to improving safety and ensuring that sport, recreation, and physical activity are safer for everyone

#Concussion Awareness Week is Sept 21-27 in Canada. "Raising awareness of concussion is essential given that it affects so many Canadians. In 2023–24, an estimated 105,400 people aged 5 years and older were diagnosed with a concussion in Canadian emergency departments." www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

The unexpected link between Viagra and increasing divorce rates Explore how Viagra is challenging the status quo in midlife marriages, revealing long-hidden issues and inspiring vital conversations about desire, commitment, and the future of relationships.

#Viagra can contribute to #greydivorce. Couples adapt to each other over time. When that equilibrium suddenly changes, one partner may expect renewed passion while the other feels pressured. That mismatch doesn't create problems but can unmask them. #graydivorce. iol.co.za/lifestyle/lo...

Pain intensity and unpleasantness are decreased after a virtual walk through green space A brief virtual walk in a lush environment reduced the intensity and unpleasantness of experimentally induced pain, while an urban setting had no effect. Pain tolerance stayed the same, but positive e...

A Polish study found a 4-minute walk through a #greenspace decreased #pain. Green spaces reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels and calming the nervous system, which improves mood, reduces #depression and #anxiety, enhances concentration and lessens mental fatigue. www.psypost.org/pain-intensi...

Chronic pain linked to perfectionism - Medical Republic I guess you could say perfectionists are also the best at feeling pain?

#Chronicpain sufferers may exhibit higher levels of perfectionism and lower levels of self-compassion, says new Australian research. “In other words, perfectionism results in a stronger #stressresponse which has implications for physical and mental health.” www.medicalrepublic.com.au/chronic-pain...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Help Reduce Mild TBI Symptoms Cervical vagus nerve stimulation is linked to reduced headache, cognitive fog, dizziness, and depression in adults with mild traumatic brain injury, new research shows.

Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation can relieve #concussion symptoms like #brainfog, #depression, #dizziness, and #headache. The longest nerve in the body, it is critical to our well-being. Stimulation involves a device that sends electrical impulses to the nerve.
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Alberta proclaims Sept. 24 concussion awareness day The Alberta government is earmarking a day next week in support of concussion awareness.

The Alberta government is earmarking Sept. 24 as Alberta #ConcussionAwarenessDay. A study by the #InjuryPreventionCentre found falls cause 35.8% of #mTBIs, sports injuries cause 22% and MVAs just 9%. #braintrauma #braininjury www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

'Was it all smoke and mirrors?': How adult children are affected by grey divorce Divorce in later life is becoming more common – and scientists are beginning to explore the surprisingly deep impact this can have on adult children and their relationships.

Research is highlighting impacts of #greydivorce on adult children of divorce (ACD). ACD may feel their rock in life is gone. ACD may side with one parent. Parents may cross boundaries in confiding in ACD. ACD may re-examine their own romantic relationships. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

More older Kansas Citians are divorcing, and it’s becoming big business | Opinion Tens of thousands of area residents live alone. Care providers and law firms stand to profit from the “gray divorce” boom. | Opinion

The #graydivorce industry is lucrative: older couples have more money. Lawyers may charge women more than men. It's a conflict of interest for lawyers to represent divorcing women AND retirement communities because older single women fill 70% of vacancies. www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...

Why Do Women Initiate Divorce More Frequently Than Men? - Affinity Psychological Services While the hardships and financial costs of getting divorced are usually far more challenging for women, they often see staying in an unhappy marriage as worse.

#graydivorce stats: Women initiate 70% of divorces. Over a third of men but under a quarter of women regret their divorce. Where 20% of men lack close friendships, women typically have large friend networks, which makes a difference when divorcing. #greydivorce affinitypsych.com/why-do-women....

Exploring Romantic Literature in 'The Tides of Time' Explore the lyrical beauty of Suzanne Stewart's _The Tides of Time_, a poetic journey celebrating the rhythms of nature and real food.

This week's post reviews a beautiful book of lyric essays about Nova Scotia as seen through the eyes of the farmers, fishers, and bakers who bring us real, good food. Laced with quotes from the Romantics. Lovely. #booksky #creativenonfiction #Canadianauthors
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Celebrating New Authors: 2025 Creative Nonfiction Releases Discover new authors and explore unique stories in this list of recently published titles from grads of the UKing's MFA program in creative nonfiction writing.

And here it is, the long-awaited (or not) updated list of books published by grads of the University of King's College MFA program in Creative Nonfiction Writing! Woo hoo! We're all published authors! (Well, not me, yet ... but coming in the spring!) #booksky

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Frontiers | Revealing Gender Differences in Concussion Reporting: A Detailed Analysis of SCAT Assessment Self-Report Symptom Ratings Current concussion assessments used by the NCAA are generally applied to both male and female athletes to evaluate the effects of sports-related head impacts...

Men are less likely to report symptoms after #concussion and do so only when they're more intense, whereas women are quicker to report emotional and physical symptoms. This is important to consider when making clinical recommendations. #braintrauma #braininjury www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu...

The midlife divorce trend: Is it menopause, or a time of reckoning? - Neos Kosmos "Women who've spent decades suppressing their own needs are suddenly asking, 'Is this it'?" Lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis spoke to Neos Kosmos about the significant rise of women seeking divorce in middle...

Research shows women often consider ending their marriage for 5-10 years before doing it, often during the perimenopausal period. "Often they’ve put themselves last for many years and reach a stage where they no longer want to do that.” #greydivorce / #graydivorce neoskosmos.com/en/2025/09/0...

Penticton man sues after ICBC calls lasting concussion a 'minor injury' The insurer also argued as he was off work at the time of the accident so he wasn't covered.

It's such a waste when people have to sue to make others realize that their #braininjury is not "minor." I've long said that there's no such thing as #mildtraumaticbraininjury because there's nothing mild about it. #concussion #ICBC #personalinjury infotel.ca/inwheels/pen...

New study recommends early return to school following concussions The study concluded that prolonged absences from school and other activities following a concussion “may be detrimental to recovery”.

I'm reticent to pay much attention to studies showing that people should rest more or rest less after #concusson. Every #braininjury is unique so prescribing any one treatment for every #braintrauma makes no sense, especially with children. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...