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COVID lockdowns affected adolescents’ brain structures, says research

A recent study reported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant changes in teenagers’ brains.

The Conversation

Abnormal brain and childhood abuse make Missouri man unfit for execution, his lawyers say

A clemency petition for a Missouri man facing the death penalty for sexually assaulting and killing a child says he was a frequent victim of physical and sexual abuse in his youth and has a “structurally abnormal” brain that impairs his judgment

The Independent UK

‘I was in denial about it’: actor Matt McGorry on having long Covid

Orange Is the New Black and How to Get Away With Murder star speaks about the disease and another way of looking at health

The Guardian - US

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What is brain rot and how is mindlessly scrolling on social media impacting your mental health?

TikTok inspires 19th century term’s surprising comeback

Evening Standard

'Electronic' scalp tattoos could be next big thing in brain monitoring

Electrodes can now be printed onto the scalp to measure brain activity.

LiveScience

Music can change how you feel about the past

Have you ever noticed how a particular song can bring back a flood of memories? Maybe it’s the tune that was playing during your first dance, or the anthem of a memorable road trip.

The Conversation

Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are

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.

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Brain rot: What is it and how can you combat it?

Be mindful about the type of content you are consuming, and how long you are looking at it for.

The Independent UK

Do you have ‘brain rot’ from endless social media? Try our quiz

As the Oxford word of the year for 2024 is announced, here are 12 questions to determine if you an overconsumer of mind-numbing online content

The Guardian - UK

How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press word of the year is 'brain rot'

Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” its word of the year

The Independent UK

‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024

Brain rot means ‘supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material considered to be trivial or unchallenging’

The Independent UK

Brain Rot Is Officially Oxford’s Word Of The Year & That Sums Up The Disaster That Was 2024

Someone’s been reading our group chats.

Pedestrian.tv

Breakthrough brain discovery may lead to ‘yoga pill’, scientists say

Discovery of pathway behind voluntary breathing and emotional regulation in mice brains may lead to new treatments for anxiety and stress disorders

The Independent UK

How Brain Rot, the Oxford Word of the Year, needs to be understood for a better mental health

The Oxford University Press has named 'brain rot' as its Word of the Year. The selection of the Word of the Year is done on the basis of public voting, in which more than 37,000 people had participated this year.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Brain rot’: Oxford word of the year 2024 reflects ‘trivial’ use of social media

Expression chosen after public vote describes impact of endless scrolling of mind-numbing content

The Times of India

Brain teaser: Only those with sharp vision can spot the leaf hidden among the parrots in the picture in 7 seconds?

Optical illusions are mesmerizing, mind-warping images that tax the brain's ability to deal with reality. They often present things, drawings, or people in ways that cannot possibly make sense, thus raising wonder and interest. From cognitive and physiological to physical illusions, these visual tricks have been a subject of psychoanalysis…

The Guardian - UK

‘With brain preservation, nobody has to die’: meet the neuroscientist who believes life could be eternal

A brilliant young scientist believes that if we preserve our brains, they could be revived in the future, helping us live for centuries

The Guardian - UK

The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?

Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

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Trad artists honoured at top awards ceremony – the full list

THE ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards posthumously awarded Album of the Year to a Scottish musician that passed away from a brain tumour at age 31.

The Independent UK

‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend

Simone White had brain surgery and blood transfusions but died nine days after falling ill

The Independent UK

Josh Allen’s ex claims Instagram was ‘hacked’ after ‘brain dead’ comment about NFL star goes viral

Brittany Williams’s ‘brain dead CTE athlete’ comment came shortly after Allen and Hailee Steinfeld announced their engagement

MusicRadar

“They asked me to bring in my guitar and I was woken up part way through my surgery and played different tunes”: Guitarist plays acoustic… during brain operation

He survived, and is back playing with his church band

The Times of India

Why is popcorn brain one of the major health concerns right now? Hack to cut down screen time

"Popcorn brain" is a term used to describe the overstimulation of the brain due to constant exposure to digital devices, leading to an inability to focus or enjoy slower, less stimulating activities. The term popcorn brain was coined by David M. Levy, a computer scientist at the University of Washington.

LiveScience

How much can your stomach expand after a big meal?

The stomach can grow in size after you eat, but by how much?

Benzinga

Yale Center Invests $600K+ On Cannabis Research Grants: These Are The Key Conditions Being Studied

Yale's Center announces $600K in grants to 14 researchers studying cannabis' impact on brain development and mental health.

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