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A UK man who is thought to be Britain’s youngest dementia sufferer recently passed away from the disease at only 24 years old. Andre Yarham, from Norfolk in England, was just 22 when he was first diagnosed with dementia.

We all live on Amazon. A cardboard box on the porch is as common as the mailman. Because we order so frequently, we go on autopilot when we see an email from the retail giant. You see the logo, the font, and the “Order Confirmation,” and your brain instantly accepts…

There’s a rhythm to driving that most of us follow without thinking: stop, go, yield, signal, repeat. But then—out of nowhere—someone comes along and shatters that rhythm like a drumline hitting the wrong beat.

Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain – it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through similar mechanisms.

Ever catch yourself narrating your grocery run like it’s a climate-change documentary? Or maybe you’ve diagrammed the family reunion seating chart like a football play. Whether your brain prefers concrete sidewalks or free-floating cloud castles, this 28-question quiz will reveal the truth about your thinking patterns. Expect scenarios and statements…

Explore how trauma brain changes reshape memory, emotion, and behavior. Learn what PTSD science reveals about hidden trauma symptoms and the brain's capacity to heal.

Tech billionaires are determined to buy a good night's sleep — these are the smart mattresses and gadgets of 2026, promising perfect sleep, health and longevity

Understanding the link between sleep deprivation and mood disorders, how insomnia can lead to depression and anxiety, and strategies to protect mental well‑being.

A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study.

Many Canadians start the new year with attempts to abstain from alcohol and cannabis for the month of January. However, this all-or-nothing approach to a healthier lifestyle may be unsustainable for many due to complex biological and psychosocial drivers that trigger substance use in the first place. Fear not, abstinence…

You know that moment when you spot a “new” snack and your brain whispers, “Wait… I’ve had this before”? Brands love nostalgia, but they also love a reset button, so discontinued snacks can reappear with a new name, refreshed packaging, or a different company on the back label. The upside…