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Human brain can hold 10 times more information than previously thought, scientists say

New research may enable better understanding of how memory declines with age and disease

The Independent UK

Neuroscience can explain why voting is so often driven by emotion

The British electorate has been more volatile than ever in recent years. The elections of 2015 and 2017 saw the highest number of voters switching parties in modern history. And current polling suggests we’re about to see more of the same.

The Conversation

New test promises earlier detection of dementia onset

Researchers have found a way to identify dementia up to nine years before diagnosis, paving the way for proactive and personalised healthcare strategies.

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Brain teaser: Only a true sweet lover can find the lollipop in 6 seconds

Optical illusions like this one are fascinating because they play tricks on our brains. So, are you ready to put your observational skills to the test? This latest brain teaser is here to challenge your eyesight and speed. This time, we're asking you to find a hidden lollipop in a…

The Times of India

Tom Parker's widow Kelsey gives The Wanted her blessing to continue band without him

EXCLUSIVE Kelsey Parker is set to honour her late husband’s memory by organising a charity football match for the second year running to raise money and awareness of brain tumours

Evening Standard

Scientists pinpoint likely origin of stuttering in the brain

Disruptions to a single network in the brain may be responsible for stuttering, new research suggests.

LiveScience

Woman Upset After Man Ghosts Her Only To Stumble Across His GoFundMe Campaign

The man was falling for the woman before the accident, but after waking up from a coma, all his memories of her were erased due to a brain injury. The post Woman Upset After Man Ghosts Her Only To Stumble Across His GoFundMe Campaign first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Can Alzheimer’s really be reversed, as a new documentary claims?

Two people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have conquered the disease through simple lifestyle changes.

The Conversation

Viagra could be key to preventing dementia, study finds

Experts suggest the research may have the potential to transform the treatment and prevention of vascular dementia

The Independent UK

Ten-minute brain scan could detect dementia early, study suggests

Scan could become routine procedure in memory clinics if findings confirmed in larger cohort, scientists say

The Guardian - UK

Creative flow: what’s going on inside the brain when everything just clicks – podcast

If you’ve ever experienced a state of creative flow, perhaps when writing, playing music, or even gardening, you’ll know that it feels like everything just clicks into place. But what is actually happening inside the brain?

The Conversation

New test promises to predict dementia nine years before diagnosis

Among the 103 people who had dementia, 81 had brain scans between five months and 8.5 years before being diagnosed

The Independent UK

Scientists develop first test that can predict dementia nine years before diagnosis

The test developed by researchers at Queen Mary University is 80% accurate at predicting disease

Evening Standard

Synthetic brain helps identify COVID-19 therapies

A synthetic replica of parts of a brain has helped researchers to identify therapies to reduce COVID-19's impact on people with Down syndrome

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Has it made me creative, or held me back? Shaparak Khorsandi on being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s

People may be told their condition is a gift. But that’s little comfort when looking back at a trail of destruction

The Conversation

Hydration is really important for learning. How much do kids need to drink?

Last month, Ballarat Clarendon College began a trial to ban water bottles in the classroom for students in Years 5 to 9. According to the school, “early feedback” indicated it had reduced noise and bathroom breaks during class time.

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Ozempic may improve taste buds

A proof-of-concept study found that semaglutide may influence taste perception of sweet compounds

Tom’s Guide

This brainwave-reading headband promises sleep on demand — futuristic dream or a sci-fi nightmare?

The new Elemind headband use brainwave sensors and sound pulses to help you fall asleep faster. Here's how it works...

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The Times of India

Can you solve this school level super easy maths teaser?

Solving math teasers offers numerous benefits. It sharpens problem-solving skills and enhances logical thinking by challenging the brain to find solutions. These puzzles improve memory and concentration, making it easier to tackle complex tasks. They also boost creativity, as finding different approaches to problems can lead to innovative thinking. Additionally,…

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Brainstorms: A Great Gig in the Sky takes the music of Pink Floyd up into the clouds

Gala Wright collaborates with Brainstorms to create an interactive installation that explores the emotional reaction to Pink Floyd’s 1973 classic ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’

The Times of India

Can nose picking increase Alzheimer’s risk? How?

Do you mindlessly pick your nose? Well, you need to be careful right now. Picking your nose can be dangerous to your health.

The Conversation

An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

The Guardian - US

Your brain sees sugar as a reward. But does that mean it’s addictive?

Most scientists say no, but some want ultra-processed foods, with sky-high sugar amounts, to count as addictive substances

The Independent UK

PFL’s Brendan Loughnane: ‘If a fighter says they’re not scared of a KO, they’ve got no brain cells’

Exclusive interview: The former champion is making another run at featherweight gold and $1m in prize money

Medical Daily

Internet Addiction In Adolescence Alters Brains: Study

Researchers discovered that internet addiction in young people could alter their brains, and disrupt the signaling in critical neural networks impacting decision-making, attention, memory, coordination, and mental health.

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