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Optical illusion: Only a true genius can spot the hidden dog in 7 seconds

Optical illusions are not just fun—they challenge our brains, improve focus, and even boost cognitive skills! Today’s challenge is one for the sharpest minds out there: can you spot the hidden dog in this tricky image? But here’s the catch—you only have 7 seconds to find it!

The Times of India

Alzheimer’s disease: toxic protein is turned bad by immune enzyme, mouse study shows

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the world’s biggest health problems. Yet, despite the fact millions of people globally are diagnosed with the disease each year, it remains a challenge to treat. This is largely because the underlying causes are still not fully understood.

The Conversation

Axa threatened to cancel cover for Briton with brain injuries in US, says daughter

Company said Jane Rubens, in a coma after being hit by vehicle on holiday, must be repatriated this week, against advice of neurologists

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Optical Illusion: Finding the odd letter in this image is almost impossible, would you like to take this challenge?

The brain teasers are great tools for sharpening the mind and upgrading one's ability to concentrate. They engage focused attention as well as problem-solving abilities that are generally helpful in more developed cognitive function over time.

The Times of India

Emmerdale spoilers: Will Moira discover Cain's guilty secret?

Will Cain's guilty conscience get the better of him while wife Moira recovers after her brain surgery on Emmerdale?

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We know enough about brain development to know youth offending reforms probably won’t work

The coalition government’s majority will no doubt ensure its proposed solutions to youth offending will pass into law. But evidence and past experience suggest these reforms are unlikely to succeed.

The Conversation

How does spaceflight affect astronauts' brains? There's good news and bad

Long-duration spaceflight affects some aspects of astronauts' cognitive health, but the observed impairment was not found to be lasting, a new study finds.

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Study finds child and adult pathology difference after traumatic brain injury

Experts said further research is needed.

Evening Standard

London man who stabbed student and then wrote rap verse about it jailed

William Osaseri’s frenzied attack on victim left him in a coma for six weeks and with life-changing brain injury

Evening Standard

Davina McCall shares major update after undergoing surgery for brain tumour

‘Big Brother’ presenter said she wanted to give an ‘enormous heartfelt thank you’ to her followers

The Independent UK

Do any infectious diseases have a 100% fatality rate?

Researchers have made great strides to prevent deaths from fatal diseases, but the cures for some of them still elude us.

LiveScience

Tearful Davina McCall admits recovery is 'slow' in first video following brain surgery for ‘very rare’ tumour

The presenter, 57, went underwent a craniotomy to remove a "very rare" colloid cyst 10 days ago

Evening Standard

How to improve your brain health — without shelling out £600 for the newly-launched scan

A new slew of high-tech scans aren’t the only way to safeguard your grey matter, looking at your lifestyle might be a more proactive place to start, says nutritionist Louise Pyne

Evening Standard

Is TikTok right? Are there health benefits to eating sea moss?

Sea moss is the latest “superfood” wellness influencers are swearing by. They claim sea moss products – usually in gel form – have multiple health benefits. These include supporting brain and immune function, or protecting against viruses and other microbes.

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Optical Illusion: Only those with a perfect vision can spot the odd apple within 10 seconds

Optical illusion tests are really great for the brain as they force us to think about perceiving and interpreting the world around us differently.

Fortune

Sleep 101: Tips and habits for getting a good night's rest and boosting your health

Your complete guide to sleeping better, feeling rested, and optimizing your day.

The Times of India

Brain teaser: Only a smart observer can spot the odd dice in this image

This is an image puzzle where you're supposed to find the "odd dice" hidden among other colorful dice in a grid. These kinds of puzzles require sharp observation skills, patience, and a lot of attention to the little things. Let's get into why these puzzles are so interesting, how you…

The Times of India

Brahmi tea for kids: How it can help sharpen memory

Traditionally, Brahmi is used to treat conditions such as the anxious disorder, cognitive decline, and loss of memory. The active substances contained in it, such as bacosides, stimulate neural functions, reduce oxidative stress, and help regenerate brain cells in the process-most likely the reason for its celebrated memory-enhancing properties.

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Aztec 'death whistles,' used to prepare sacrifice victims to descend to the underworld, scramble your brain, scans reveal

Brain scans of modern listeners suggest that Aztec whistles sound like human screams, which may have prepared sacrifice victims for their journey to the underworld.

The Independent UK

He broke a flight attendant’s nose mid-flight. Now he’s suing the man he claims made him violent

Exclusive: Brian Hsu, whose 2021 in-flight meltdown also left his victim with a concussion, is blaming a street vendor over the brain injury he says altered his personality

The Times of India

Take this test to know if you are getting enough sleep

Lack of sleep can impact your body and mind in many ways. A cup of tea and coffee can provide temporary relief when it comes to staying alert, but it's unlikely to do any good for rest of the body functions. An often ignored aspect of our wellness, a good…

The Conversation

Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows

A brain region affected very early in Alzheimer’s disease may explain why some aging people are at greater risk of financial exploitation. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex.

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Study finds how Alzheimer's disease may damage brain in two phases

Alzheimer's disease may cause brain damage in two stages, according to new research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that uses sophisticated brain mapping methods. Read further on Dynamite News:

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You Can Buy That Fake Challenger Based on a Civic

It's perfectly okay to admit your guilty pleasures when it comes to weird vehicles. We all have a soft spot for at least one car our brain tells us we should just ignore. Although common sense would be not to like the Mitsuoka M55, we're strangely attracted to the retro…

The Conversation

Women are less likely to receive CPR than men. Training on manikins with breasts could help

If someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, they may only have minutes to live. Doing CPR (cardiopulmonary resusciation) can increase their chances of survival. CPR makes sure blood keeps pumping, providing oxygen to the brain and vital organs until specialist treatment arrives.

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