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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 Times of India

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 Conversation

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Medical Daily

Doctor stands by decision not to give boxer brain scan

An emergency doctor has stood by a decision not to order a CT scan for an 18-year-old who presented with vomiting and headaches 10 days after a head knock.

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Internet addiction alters brain chemistry in young people, study finds

Changes in multiple neural networks can result in further addictive tendencies and negative behaviours, researchers say

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Internet addiction could cause negative changes in teenagers’ brains – study

Academics said the problem can affect teenagers’ ability to maintain relationships.

The Independent UK

People who are online more may struggle with relationships, brain study finds

Teens addicted to the internet could also experience disrupted sleep and develop irregular eating patterns

The Independent UK

Sleep: The golden chain binding children’s brain health and academic performance

School-age children, in particular, are tasked with absorbing and consolidating vast amounts of new information daily. Sleep acts as a vital link connecting a child’s brain health and academic performance. However, their sleep patterns and requirements differ significantly from those of adults. The amount of sleep a person needs varies,…

The Times of India

The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms

Scientists harnessed a new method to precisely measure the amount of information the brain can store, and it could help advance our understanding of learning.

LiveScience

She thought he’d ghosted her. Then she stumbled on his GoFundMe campaign

‘Here I am proving all of them wrong,’ Cody Bryant has said during his recovery from a traumatic brain injury

The Independent UK

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?

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'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.

The Times of India

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?

Newcastle Herald

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

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

Evening Standard

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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.

The Guardian - US

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 - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

LiveScience

32 unusual medical cases

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

Inverse

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.

Woman & Home

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

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