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Davina McCall shows off scar after brain tumour surgery

The presenter drew back her hair to show a shaved line that stretched across the front of her head, near her hairline.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

Optical illusion: Only a true 'Squid Game' fan can spot the five guards with triangle masks

Test your observation skills with this exciting brain teaser! Your task is to spot five guards wearing masks with triangles on them. At first glance, it may seem simple, but with all the guards dressed in identical uniforms and packed closely together, the challenge quickly becomes tricky.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

You could be stress eating these holidays – or eating your way to stress. 5 tips for the table

The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However, for many, it can also be an emotional and stressful period.

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2024

Ouch! Solving the riddle of pain

We all know what hurts, but why is it so difficult to describe? Emma Cook meets the neurologists attempting to answer one of medicine’s hardest questions

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Ian Heinisch details how brain injuries forced UFC retirement

In a sport where brain injuries often occur but are seldom discussed, Ian Heinisch opens up about the issues that forced his UFC retirement.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2024

Researchers Shed Light On The Mysterious Role Of The Brain In Muscle Fatigue

Muscle weakness and fatigue are common symptoms in multiple diseases, ranging from bacterial and viral infections to chronic disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. But why?

Inverse · Dec 21, 2024

‘At 98, I wouldn’t be so sharp without puzzles’: do crosswords and quizzes really boost your brain power?

We’re told that they give us a mental workout, but the evidence suggests it’s a bit more complicated …

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024

Feeling frazzled RN? Your fail-safe guide to how to boost calm, any place, any time

Top pros share how they keep their cool.

Marie Claire · Dec 21, 2024

Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was likely to get soaked. Squirt had notoriously accurate aim.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

Teen Ignores Sister’s Warning About Babysitting, Makes A Mistake That Lands Her And Toddler In ER

A mother is withdrawing college funds and kicking her sister out after she caused her toddler's concussion. The post Teen Ignores Sister’s Warning About Babysitting, Makes A Mistake That Lands Her And Toddler In ER first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 20, 2024