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Poverty is linked to poorer brain development – but reading can help counteract it

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment in adolescence and adulthood. It can also provide resilience in times of stress.

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‘I took part in a radical psychedelic clinical trial and it changed my life forever’

Alexander Beiner was dosed intravenously with the powerful hallucinogenic DMT as part of a clinical trial at Imperial College London. In the months afterwards, he found himself changing in some interesting ways

Evening Standard

Fans and friends of Fiona Phillips send messages of support after Alzheimer's diagnosis

She had been suffering from brain fog and anxiety for months

Nottingham Post

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Study discovers how brain processes, stores words that we hear

According to neuroscientists from Georgetown University Medical Centre, the brain's auditory lexicon, or catalogue of verbal language, is located in the front of the primary auditory cortex, not the rear - a discovery that challenges a century-long understanding of this part of the brain. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The shared symptoms of menopause and young onset dementia

An estimated 70,800 people in the UK are living with young onset dementia, where symptoms begin before the age of 65

The Independent UK

What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s? New medication donanemab found to slow mental decline

Scientists believe that Alzheimer’s is triggered because of an abnormal build-up of proteins in the brain

Evening Standard

Having an out-of-body experience? Blame this sausage-shaped piece of your brain

An obscure bit of brain tissue appears critical to both out-of-body experiences and our sense of being anchored to a physical self.

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Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

Research backed by Clem Burke showed positive effects on brain function and behaviour among adolescents with autism.

The Independent UK

Mum dies after 'fighting like warrior' alongside husband

Tributes have been paid to mum-of-one Mary Hassey, who died aged 38

Liverpool Echo

'Fit and healthy' uni student dies after going to hospital with 'sinus infection'

Liverpool University Harvey Edwards, 19, went to A&E with what he thought was a sinus infection, before being told he had a bleed on the brain - then just weeks later he had died

Daily Mirror

The warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease as Fiona Phillips reveals heartbreaking diagnosis aged just 62

The former GMTV presenter and Mirror columnist first started suffering with brain fog and anxiety

Manchester Evening News

Drinking coffee gives ‘special’ boost to the brain beyond its caffeine content

While caffeinated drinks may have some effects, scientists say there are special benefits from coffee drinking

The Independent UK

People with high IQ challenged to find 3 differences in picture in 10 seconds

Brain teasers improve concentration and memory, stimulating the vital areas responsible, with neurologists recommending people tackle them routinely

Irish Mirror

'My girl couldn't see the school board & doctors said it was lazy eye - now she's dying'

Sarah Atif, from Harrow, North London, had problems with her eyesight and kept complaining she was tired, and her mum Uroos was growing increasingly concerned

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The Conversation

All animal intelligence was shaped by just 5 leaps in brain evolution

The animal world is full of different types of intelligence, from the simple bodily coordination of jellyfish to the navigation abilities of bees, the complex songs of birds and the imaginative symbolic thought of humans.

Daily Mirror

'I was given shattering news about my health after becoming tired and aggressive'

Doctors found an orange-sized tumour on Shaun Turner's brain in 2014 with the dad-of-two experiencing a number of personality changes, such as becoming 'really horny and aggressive'

The Independent UK

Fiona Phillips, 62, reveals she has Alzheimer’s disease

The former breakfast TV host was diagnosed 18 months ago after suffering brain fog and anxiety

Edinburgh Live

TV legend Fiona Phillips announces she's battling Alzheimer's at 62

Mirror columnist, journalist and ITV presenter Fiona Phillips has announced she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease at the age of just 62, after suffering months of brain fog and anxiety.

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The Times of India

Optical Illusion: Find the dinosaur in the jungle in 7 Seconds

Optical illusions deceive the brain and lead it to false conclusions and that's what makes them challenging. When our minds perceive an image, they integrate different parts into specific positions, allowing us to interpret it as a complete whole. The objective of optical illusions is to trick our visual perception.…

Daily Mirror

'Fit and healthy' teenager with 'sinus infection' dies after A&E visit for treatment

Harvey Edwards, a student at University of Liverpool and described as an "intelligent, gentle, respectable young man", had a bleed on his brain and was put in an induced coma

Liverpool Echo

Mum screamed when doctors said there was 'little hope' son would survive

Alex was home after just eight days in Alder Hey

Salon

What is food noise?

The vital importance of "listening to your body, respecting its needs and treating it well"

Nottingham Post

Tributes paid to 'greatly missed' Nottinghamshire journalist and 'truly wonderful' person

Katrina Taylor had been diagnosed with a brain tumour

The Times of India

Optical Illusion: You have amazing skills if you can find 3 differences in just 10 seconds!

Let's play the "Spot the Difference" game with two pictures that look almost the same. Your task is to find three subtle differences between them. It's a brain and eye exercise that boosts concentration and mental alertness.

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Australian Football Player Becomes First Female Athlete Diagnosed With CTE

The researchers say she will not be the last.

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