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Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk

Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.

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What is FASD, and why do so many children with it end up in Australia’s justice system?

Vulnerable young people and communities concerned about crime would both benefit from better screening and support for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Incredible benefits of a daily 30-minute walk that can transform your life

There are numerous proven benefits of walking and therefore doctors in many cases advise the patients to go for it. Research has shown that walking can blunt the risks of many diseases, from cardiovascular issues to cancer. Walking regularly aids weight loss by counteracting weight-promoting genes. It is therefore wise…

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Psilocybin in magic mushrooms can influence brain for weeks, study finds

Researchers shed light on how psychedelic compound in drug can distort sense of space, time and self during a trip

The Guardian - UK

Magic mushrooms temporarily 'dissolve' brain network responsible for sense of self

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, reduces the synchronicity within a brain network responsible for reflection and the sense of self.

LiveScience

What happens to your body and mind when you work 10 hours daily without off?

Whether you're a newbie eager to invest more hours in your job or a workaholic who gets a high from working long hours every day, spending 10 hours at work can impact your physical and mental health in various ways. Longer hours could involve prolonged sitting, which could cause posture-related…

The Times of India

Stimulation to the brain can help beat post-natal depression

Flow device only needs to be used for 30 minutes to improve symptoms

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What is conduct disorder and could it explain naughty behaviour in children?

It’s a condition that around 5% of children aged between five and 16 in the UK are thought to have

The Independent UK

Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect – but a simple treatment offers significant improvement

More than half of stroke survivors do not receive rehabilitation after the first days of advanced stroke care. Instead of living for months or years with visible or hidden disabilities, stroke survivors can take advantage of new techniques of advanced rehabilitation to improve their function and freedom.

The Conversation

Bigger animals don’t always have the biggest brains relative to body size – new research

Scientists have long believed that, generally speaking, the bigger an animal is, the bigger its brain. But our recent study challenges the nature of that linear view and reveals new insights about how brain size and body size have evolved together.

The Conversation

Coastal areas and rice belt population at severe risk of brain infection this monsoon

Doctors have raised an alarm about the surge of brain infections in coastal and rice belt regions of India during the rainy season. The high humidity and increased mosquito breeding in these areas lead to a surge in cases of viral encephalitis and other brain infections, affecting the most these…

The Times of India

Veteran rugby league caller David Morrow dies aged 71

Long-time rugby league caller David Morrow has died of brain cancer at age 71, just a week after his elevation to the NRL's hall of fame.

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Scientists inflict karaoke on young volunteers to find out what makes us blush

Subjects’ performances of songs by Adele, Mariah Carey or from Frozen shown to peers to assess responses

The Guardian - UK

Faster, stronger … smarter? New research shows the importance of brain training for junior athletes

“Look for the gap!” “Move into space!” “Who’s free?”

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The worrying biological changes found in rugby players who suffered several concussions

The study comes after it emerged that former All Blacks player Norm Hewitt died aged 55 with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

Bad behaviour disorder that 5% of children could have ‘can be spotted in brain scan’

Although associated with a high burden for families, conduct disorder is one of the least researched psychiatric disorders

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy Gets Putting Tips From Luke Donald Ahead Of Open Championship

The world No.2 said he picked the brain of Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald to help with getting a feel of the greens at Royal Troon

The Conversation

‘My brain leaves the room’: what happens when teachers talk too much?

About four students in every classroom will have a language or attention disorder. While some of these students will have an official diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), others will be “hiding in plain sight”. These students may often be in trouble for acting out,…

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Virtual reality ‘embodiment illusions’ may help the skewed perceptions behind body image disturbances

Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body”. When this process of integrating different sensory signals goes wrong, according to one theory, it can give a person an inaccurate and distressing sense…

Medical Daily

Transforming Young Minds: How Dr. Abbey Is Revolutionizing ADHD Treatment Without Medication

Dr. Abbey's company has refined over forty types of interventions into a proprietary system that transforms the lives of children with ADHD.

Fortune

Political vitriol, gun violence, war: Here's how to stay sane amidst a crazy news cycle

If the barrage of negative news is leaving you feeling anxious, stunned, angry, or paralyzed, you are not alone. Here's what to do.

LiveScience

What is ASMR, and why do only some people experience it?

If you've ever fallen into a rabbit hole of ASMR videos, you might wonder how the peculiar sensation comes about. Here's what we know.

The Times of India

Essential foods for an anti-ageing diet

Diet has a profound impact on ageing, influencing not just our physical appearance but also cognitive function and overall well-being. By Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, Skin Expert and Cosmetologist emphasizes that a diet rich in nutrients essential for brain and gut health can significantly slow down the ageing process. "When…

Inverse

This Relatively Simple Device Completely Transformed Neuroscience

Electroencephalography, or EEG, was invented 100 years ago — and it changed the way we saw the brain forever.

Medical Daily

Healing at Home: How NeOnc's Innovative Treatment Brings Brain Cancer Care to Patients' Doorsteps

Dr. Thomas Chen, a renowned neurosurgeon and professor at the University of Southern California, has spent his life working with patients with brain cancer.

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