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Part of your brain gets bigger as you get older – here is what that means for you

I recently asked myself if I’ll still have a healthy brain as I get older. I hold a professorship at a neurology department. Nevertheless, it is difficult for me to judge if a particular brain, including my own, suffers from early neurodegeneration.

The Conversation

New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue'

A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner speech, which could help people with paralysis communicate.

LiveScience

Tiny pond worms could be used to help find new treatments for schizophrenia, study says

UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research.

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New study finds possible link between green tea and Alzheimer’s protection

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Scientists discover natural compounds found in popular hot drink that protect brain against Alzheimer’s

Findings point to promising strategies to rescue nerves in the brain’s hippocampus from ageing and Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

‘Mount Everest air’ could hold key to reversing Parkinson’s symptoms, study finds

Researchers are developing ‘hypoxia in a pill’ drugs to treat disorders linked to dysfunctional mitochondria

The Independent UK

Confessions of a Brain Surgeon review – life-changingly exquisite television

Medically astounding and emotionally piercing, this look at the man who had the hardest job on Earth is exceptional viewing. Then he has a stunningly frank encounter with a woman who has hated him for three decades

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5 simple sleep hacks to give you more energy and focus the next day

Sleep is essential for feeling energized and being able to concentrate optimally, here are our easy tips to make sure you get the best rest

Tom’s Guide

Man found guilty over east London shooting of nine-year-old girl

Javon Riley had ‘key role’ in Dalston drive-by that injured three men and left child with bullet in brain

The Guardian - UK

Some pro athletes keep getting better as they age − neuroscience can explain how they stay sharp

In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up – they are thriving.

The Conversation

Do people dream in color or black and white?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

Groundbreaking brain chip decodes people’s inner monologues in real time

Brain-computer interface cannot decode inner speech unless unlocked with a chosen keyword

The Independent UK

The mineral that could protect against Alzheimer’s disease

For nearly a decade, scientists from Harvard University have also been uncovering lithium’s unexpected importance in the brain

The Independent UK

How inflammatory bowel disease may accelerate the progression of dementia

You have probably heard the phrase “follow your gut” – often used to mean trusting your instinct and intuition. But in the context of the gut-brain axis, the phrase takes on a more literal meaning. Scientific research increasingly shows that the brain and gut are in constant, two-way communication. Once…

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The Independent UK

Nine-year-old dies from rare infection caused by ‘brain-eating amoeba’

Infant among two people critically ill with deadly disease

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the final, extraordinary chapter of Ozzy Osbourne’s life

Behind the scenes with the Prince of Darkness as he battles illness and prepares for his final gig. Plus: confessions of a pioneering brain surgeon. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Brainsluts review – clinical drug trial comedy could cause severe laughter

An anti-work activist and a nepo volunteer join the group for a research study in Dan Bishop’s polished play

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Marc Maron Opened Up About A Lot In His Latest HBO Stand-up Special, But There's One Bit That Hit Me The Hardest

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Evening Standard

Police hunt underway after man left with brain bleed after Monument station assault

Nearly four and a half months after the incident, police continue their investigation, but no arrests have been made

TechRadar

NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, August 17 (game #532)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Latin Times

Left Behind in Texas, Teen Provides Lifesaving Help to Deported Sister Recovering From a Brain Tumor

The teenager said that after his family was deported, he gave up his dream of going to college and took on two jobs to cover the cost of his sister's medication.

Evening Standard

Classical singer Russell Watson contemplated taking his own life during brain tumour battle

The tenor had tumour-removal surgeries two decades ago

The Conversation

Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets – here’s what our research found

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks, are blamed for a wide range of modern health problems. Some experts argue that they’re “specifically…

The Conversation

Some people just don’t like music – it may be down to their brain wiring

When I ask a lecture theatre full of students how they would feel if they could never listen to a piece of music again, most are horrified. Many have been plugged into their headphones until the moment the class begins. But without fail, one or two will shyly admit that…

The Conversation

Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice

Alzheimer’s disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to find effective treatments.

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