The 3-day rule – Why Short Trips Feel Longer Than Long Ones Discover the 3-day rule and why short trips feel longer than long ones. The science behind travel time perception and vacation psychology. inkl · Aug 14, 2025
What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health? If you’ve walked down the wellness aisle at your local supermarket recently, or scrolled the latest wellness trends on social media, you’ve likely heard about creatine. The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025
50 Unsettling Facts To Think About When You Won’t Be Able To Fall Asleep At 3 A.M. Should we sleep with the lights on tonight? Bored Panda · Aug 13, 2025
Billy Joel to close beloved New York motorcycle shop after diagnosis 20th Century Cycles on Long Island, New York, will close down after nearly 15 years The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
The lifestyle medicine that could clear menopausal brain fog Lifestyle medicine uses interventions to prevent and manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and dementia The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
How the art of Chinese calligraphy can bring creative freedom in the age of AI Many of us would struggle to recall the last time we wrote anything substantial by hand. Digital devices often feel more convenient and efficient. But research shows that the intricate motor skills and visual processing required for handwriting encourages more extensive brain activity than typing. The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025
OpenAI eyes brain implant startup to take on Elon Musk’s Neuralink Merge Labs venture comes after OpenAI boss Sam Altman said the race to embed AI in humans is ‘going to get a lot weirder’ The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Sam Altman Challenges Elon Musk's Neuralink, Backs Rival Brain-Tech Venture Via OpenAI: Report OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is reportedly planning to invest in a new venture called Merge Labs, which will compete with Elon Musk‘s Neuralink in connecting human brains with computers. Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025
International Left-Handers Day: Facts you may not know about lefties “If the left half of the brain controls the right half of the body then only left-handed people are in the right mind.” - W.C. Fields Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
It’s possible to reprogram your subconscious mind for a better life – here’s how I did it IN FOCUS: We’re told our subconscious mind quietly governs almost everything we do, from our finances to our relationships. But how much control do we really have over it? Hannah Ewens tries to reprogram hers using techniques like Psych-K – and the results were unexpected The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days The Japan Boxing Commission will crack down on rapid dehydration to ‘make weight’, which experts say makes the brain susceptible to bleeding The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025
I tried ASMR to fall asleep quickly but experienced misophonia — this is what I'll be doing instead I asked ASMR expert, Craig Richards, how this method helps people fall asleep fast and why it didn't work for me Tom’s Guide · Aug 13, 2025
Over-50s provided more donated organs than ever before last year, data shows NHS Blood and Transplant are trying to encourage more people aged 50 and over to join the NHS Organ Donor Register. The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Mom Ends Up in Urgent Care After Popping Pimple In The “Triangle Of Death” "After seeing this, I feel like I've cheated d*ath 100x." Bored Panda · Aug 12, 2025
The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025 Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either because of a blockage (called an ischaemic stroke) or bleeding (a haemorrhagic stroke). Around 83% of strokes are ischaemic.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 12, 2025 New study finds virtual reality may help people cope with pain — here's what the scientists found New research suggests that immersive VR nature scenes may reduce pain sensitivity by activating the brain’s natural pain-relieving pathways.
Woman & Home · Aug 12, 2025 Electrolyte powders can be 'key' to exercising in the heat - 6 of the best to try I've tried and tested the best electrolyte powders to help you find refreshing flavours and a better way to hydrate after intense exercise
The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025 Menopause and brain fog: why lifestyle medicine could make a difference By 2030, an estimated 47 million women worldwide will enter menopause each year. The transition through menopause can last several years and brings with it a host of physical, mental and brain changes. One of the most distressing symptoms reported by women is “brain fog”.
The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025 ‘On call for brain retrievals’: the man who gets American football players examined for CTE after death The gunman who killed four people in the building of NFL’s New York headquarters asked for his brain be studied for CTE. Neuroscientist Chris Nowinski on what happens next
Louder · Aug 12, 2025 Glass Hammer's Steve Babb reveals he's undergone successful surgery to remove a benign brain tumour Glass Hammer mainstay and multi-instrumentalist Steve Babb reveals brain tumour diagnosis and successful surgery in social media post
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Widow whose husband died three days after wedding believes he ‘held on’ to marry her Terminally ill Dean Dunphy was told it would be a ‘miracle’ if he made it to the ceremony
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025 Cats develop dementia similarly to humans – study The breakthrough was hailed as ‘wonderful’ and a ‘perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s’ by scientists who worked on it.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025 Cats develop dementia like humans – and may hold clues to treating it The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it
Tom’s Guide · Aug 11, 2025 What is central sleep apnea and how can you tell if you have it? A sleep scientist and a sleep medicine and pulmonary medicine specialist explain what central sleep apnea is, common symptoms and how to treat it
Bored Panda · Aug 11, 2025 Prove You Know More Than The Average Person By Acing This 35-Question True-Or-False Quiz You guessed your way through Part 1 - now here’s a brand new set of true or false trivia to mess with your brain a little more!We’ve picked 35 random facts for this quiz. They include all corners of knowledge: animals, space, food, pop culture, language, and everything in between.Let’s…