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Optical illusion: Only the sharpest minds can spot the missing stopwatch

Prepare yourselves for a mind-blowing journey with a unique optical illusion that has left many scratching their heads. Only those with the sharpest eyes and keenest observational skills can spot the hidden pocket watch in this picture. Are you up for the challenge?

The Times of India

Forgetting appointments, deadlines and that call to Mom − the phenomenon of prospective memory and how to improve yours

Have you ever walked into a room and then wondered why you went there?

The Conversation

'Fossil viruses' embedded in the human genome linked to psychiatric disorders

Certain stretches of ancient viral DNA in the human genome may increase the chances of developing three neuropsychiatric disorders.

LiveScience

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Brain teaser: You have high emotional intelligence if you can spot the heart

If you consider yourself a true lover with a keen eye, then this brain teaser is for you. Somewhere in this farm scene, a heart is hidden. Can you find it?

The Times of India

Why a brain cancer battler's chance meeting has her set to walk 150km

'What are the chances of bumping into this group?'

Newcastle Herald

Male birth control gel ‘takes effect sooner than similar contraceptives’ ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Evening Standard

Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it

If there’s one thing doctors agree on, it’s that all of their pregnant patients should take prenatal supplements. As a result, about 3 in 4 expecting mothers follow their doctor’s advice.

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Top Canadian scientist alleges in leaked emails he was barred from studying mystery brain illness

Exclusive: Michael Coulthart’s claims emerge after New Brunswick closes its inquiry into disease affecting more than 200 people

The Guardian - US

ADHD: does medication work?

Of the UK’s 2.6million people with ADHD only a fraction are on drugs which, while not a cure, may offer life-changing help

The Guardian - UK

Could psychedelic toads boost our brains? London scientists launch trial into substance found on amphibian's skin

Researchers to investigate how substance called 5-MeO-DMT creates ‘mystical experiences’ to explore potential therapeutic benefit

Evening Standard

32 unusual medical cases

Medical case reports feature a wide array of unusual ailments, from "furry tongues" and water allergies to changing eye colors.

LiveScience

Is Ancient Viral DNA To Blame For Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses.

Inverse

32 foods high in Vitamin B, from crunchy hazelnuts and creamy pistachios to kale, lentils, and avocado

Add these foods to your diet to help boost brain function and up your energy levels

Woman & Home

Syrian father with traumatic brain injury repeatedly refused disability benefits

Exclusive: The 27-year-old is partially blind, has lost hearing in the right ear, and cannot leave the house unless in a wheelchair

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The Guardian - UK

I’d do anything to make my autistic daughter happy – but I feel like a walking mum-fail

There is an intense emotional strain involved with parenting a neurodivergent child with mental health issues. But we will do whatever it takes to understand her brain

The Guardian - UK

Using your head: neuroscience is fast becoming football’s gamechanger

By harnessing brain power and speeding up their ability to process information, players are being helped to fulfil their potential

The Canberra Times

Coward punch leaves 'broken man' with brain damage, fractured skull

Attacker was serving sentence for 'near-identical' assault.

Fortune

5 best supplements to support your mental health, according to a psychiatrist

Supplements may help you along your mental health journey; they are not a cure.

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The best science-backed strategies for a strong mind as you age

The lifelong learner is onto something.

LiveScience

Some patients with brain injuries have life support withdrawn too soon, study suggests

A small modeling study suggests that some patients with severe traumatic brain injury may have recovered had they been kept on life support for longer.

The Conversation

Does sleep clear more toxins from the brain than when we’re awake? Latest research casts doubt on this theory

There’s no doubt sleep is good for the brain. It allows different parts to regenerate and helps memories stabilise. When we don’t get enough sleep, this can increase stress levels and exacerbate mental health issues.

The Independent UK

Man jailed for life for murder of partner who died 13 years after brutal attack

Carolyn Kemp was left with irreparable brain injury after being set upon with rubber mallet in 2009

The Conversation

Millions of current smokers became addicted when they were teens – and nicotine marketing targets adolescents today just as it did decades ago

About 37 million children ages 13 to 15 around the world use tobacco, according to a 2024 report from the World Health Organization.

The Independent UK

Family’s unexplained death warning as mum died just feet from newborn son’s cot

SUDEP kills between 500 and 600 people a year in the UK

Kiplinger

World Mental Health Day 2024: Mental Health and Money Problems, How to Take Care of Both

Are your finances causing depression and anxiety? Experts share how you can take care of both your mental health and money problems.

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