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How much does aging affect mental acuity? It’s debatable

I cringed recently while driving to the clinic where I specialize in geriatric medicine when I heard a young radio announcer refer to old people as “wiggy,” a pejorative for wacky.

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Blow to head left brain matter visible in Hamilton South brawl

Two people have been sentenced over the affray

Newcastle Herald

Picking your nose could contribute to risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A letter citing 10 studies, published by the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, says picking your nose could increase risk of dementia

The Independent UK

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Part of brain network much bigger in people with depression, scientists find

Research suggests expanded frontostriatal salience network could be risk factor for developing condition

The Guardian - UK

'No link' between mobile phone use and brain cancer ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Waking up with a bang? It could be ‘exploding head syndrome’

Have you ever been drifting off to sleep, only to be jerked awake by the sound of a bomb going off inside your head? If you have, then you have most likely experienced exploding head syndrome, a mysterious and poorly understood sleep disorder. Exploding head syndrome (EHS) belongs to a…

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Father's Dedication: Soldier Son's Remarkable Recovery Journey

A father's unwavering support aids his soldier son's recovery from a severe brain injury sustained in combat in Ukraine.

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Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

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Hope for recovery emerges for a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury 2 years ago

A devoted father has stayed by the side of his bedridden son for two years

The Independent UK

Breakthrough brain device treats chronic body pain in world-first trial

Device can help reduce administration of opioid medications, researchers say

The Independent UK

Concussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds

Surprise results have been published after analysis of 15,000 individuals, but the study’s authors stress that the risks in professional sport are very different

The Guardian - UK

City light pollution is shrinking spiders’ brains

As darkness falls, the nocturnal half of the animal kingdom starts its day. Nocturnal species are perfectly adapted to navigate and survive the dark of night that has existed for countless millions of years.

The Conversation

Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study says

Research into juvenile garden orb weaving spiders in Melbourne shows light reduced their ability to climb and hunt

The Guardian - AU

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, World Health Organisation-backed study reveals

The study was first commissioned by the World Health Organisation in 2019, and is the most comprehensive to date

The Independent UK

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No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.

Cycling Weekly

'I’ve been silently weathering a dark and tumultuous storm that broke my helmet and my spirit' - Rebecca Rusch debuts podcast series about traumatic brain injury

Seven-time World Champion across sports such as biking and skiing Rebecca Rusch debuts a four-part podcast series about a traumatic brain injury she sustained in 2021 while mountain biking. The podcast is called "Brain Storm" and is available on the Feisty Media Women's Performance Podcast feed, with episodes being released…

The Guardian - AU

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, biggest study to date finds

Some 63 studies from 1994 to 2022 have been analysed by Australian researchers commissioned by the World Health Organization

The Conversation

Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, according to a major review of 28 years of research

A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and is published today in the journal Environment International.

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Inverse

The Science Behind Mental Imagery Hints At The Secret To Athletic Success

Mental imagery is the ability to visualize things and scenarios in your mind, without actual physical input.

LiveScience

Are people more honest when they're drunk?

Drinking can change the brain in a way that makes people more likely to speak their mind, but the effects aren't always straightforward.

Medical Daily

Busy Week? 'Weekend Warriors' Still Reap Brain Health Benefits, Says Study

The study revealed that weekend warriors- those who pack their physical activity into one or two days of the week, typically on the weekend-can still reap the same brain health benefits of a regularly active pattern.

The Guardian - AU

‘I think it’s natural’: why has sexual choking become so prevalent among young people?

Erotic asphyxiation has become mainstream among under-35s. How did we get here?

The Independent UK

Youth football safety debate is rekindled by the same-day deaths of 2 young players

The recent same-day deaths of two young football players have rekindled a debate about the sport's safety risks

Motorsport

Alonso would rather have upgrades than a strategy "brain" at Monza

Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin is lacking pure performance which tyre savviness cannot make up for at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix.

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Alonso would rather have upgrades than strategy “brain” at Monza

Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin is lacking pure performance which tyre savviness cannot make up for at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix.

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