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TV star Mel Schilling: I honestly don’t know how long I have left

The TV personality, 54, said her ‘world changed’ in an instant after being told that her cancer had spread.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Almost 50% of US households use this item, but it can ruin your deep sleep — here's how to fix it to fall asleep fast and stop 3 a.m. wakeups

Trouble falling asleep at night? This common household item could be to blame — here's how to fix it

Tom’s Guide · Mar 12

New Alzheimer's Treatment Options Reveal What Modern Dementia Drugs Can and Cannot Deliver

Learn how new Alzheimer's treatment options work, what today's dementia drugs actually deliver, and who may benefit from these therapies, risks, costs, and access included.

Medical Daily · Mar 12

Nicotine: the latest wellness hack

If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but nicotine patches and pouches, repackaged as cognitive enhancers, productivity boosters and even weight-loss aids. But does the science support this rebrand, or are…

The Conversation · Mar 12

Hearing loss is often called a dementia risk factor – here’s what the research really shows

Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as the “leading mid-life risk factor” for dementia can be misleading. They often oversimplify complex science, and risk confusing people who are trying to understand what hearing loss can mean for brain health.

The Conversation · Mar 12

The Arc in Arc Raiders have multiple "brains," and they all love pursuing you because Embark gives them "rewards" in real-time via machine learning: "I learned to walk on my own"

The Leaper just wants to say hello

GamesRadar · Mar 12

Brain trauma, shrapnel and amputation: Injuries of US troops in Iran attacks more severe than disclosed, report says

Survivors describe ‘smoke and fire and crazy and chaos’ in aftermath of drone strike on Kuwait port facility

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Super-agers’ brains stay young into old age. New research brings us closer to understanding why

My grandmother Leontina, who recently turned 100, still lives independently and remembers the birthday of everybody in her village. She is enviably healthy, has a remarkably sharp memory, and is likely a prime example of what scientists call a “super-ager”: someone over 80 with the memory of a 50 year…

The Conversation · Mar 11

Richard Orna obituary

Other lives: IT manager at the energy solutions company Callisto

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

The Right Portion Of Love: How Much Should You Really Feed Your Pet?

Every pet owner knows the joy of watching their beloved companion enjoy a meal. The wagging tail of a dog waiting for dinner or the gentle purring of a cat beside its food bowl can melt any heart. Feeding our pets is one of the most basic yet meaningful ways…

Times Pets · Mar 11