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Psychology says people who keep searching for the AC and TV remote may be making this tiny memory mistake

For many people, constantly losing the remote has a much simpler explanation. The brain is more likely to remember information that receives meaningful attention, and casually placing a small plastic object on the sofa while focused on television may never be important enough to register clearly in memory.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Pennsylvania Confirms Fourth Measles-Associated Death as Mifflin County Teen Dies of Rare Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation

Pennsylvania confirmed its fourth measles-associated death of 2026 after a coroner said an unvaccinated Mifflin County 18-year-old died of a rare brain complication.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Straining Left a Woman with Air Inside Her Skull, and Two Scans Never Found How It Got In

A 45-year-old woman strained, felt a sudden headache, and had air inside her skull. CT and MRI scans never showed how the air got in.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable: What public speaking anxiety means?

Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable or less intelligent. Public speaking anxiety can trigger the body's survival response, leading to a racing heart, sweating, muscle tension and difficulty recalling words. Psychology links this reaction to social rejection, fear of…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Elizabeth Line worker died after single punch from passenger, court told

Jorge Ortega, 61, hit his head on the concrete platform at Ilford station and died of a severe traumatic brain injury two days after in December 2024

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Study reveals possible link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs and rare brain condition

Wernicke encephalopathy can lead to permanent memory loss

The Independent UK · Sep 15

How advertising turns our insecurities into profit — and how you can resist the manipulation

Have you ever bought something not because you wanted it, but because you were afraid of what might happen if you didn’t? Maybe you worried about looking older, falling behind at work or simply not fitting in.

The Conversation · Sep 15

Elon Musk says ‘play video games or stay dumb’: The study he shared reveals how gaming and exercise relate to brain health

A recent study explored gaming and exercise effects on brain health. Regular physical activity showed links to better mental health outcomes. More time playing video games correlated with improved cognitive performance. However, the research did not prove direct cause and effect. Different activities may influence distinct aspects of brain function.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Living in deprived areas linked to poorer brain health

Living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood may be linked to poorer brain health, with researchers finding higher brain age, lower total brain volume and more signs of vascular damage in people living in the most deprived areas.

Euronews · Sep 15

Researchers warn social media driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests

Exclusive: Screening if used alone risks leading people to believe they are inevitably going to develop dementia

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15