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BBC’s Trevor Nelson recovering after brain tumour surgery

Radio 2 DJ, who stepped back from work commitments in June, says operation went ‘incredibly well’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Bill Ackman's $400 million brain institute was inspired by his daughter—and built outside elite universities, which he says are losing talent

The billionaire investor said campus politics and funding cuts have made academia less attractive

Fortune · Aug 20

New Jersey KPMG employee chooses ‘soft retirement’ after severe illness left her battling brain fog and burnout; now works 20 hours a week with key benefits

A KPMG employee in New Jersey Tina Bonnano turned to “soft retirement” after serious illness, brain fog and burnout made her 50- to 60-hour workweeks unsustainable. She now works about 20 hours a week while keeping key employment benefits, giving her more time to focus on hobbies, writing and her…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

80 Baffling Images That Had People Asking Questions The Internet Answered In A Helpful Or Funny Way (New Pics)

As intricate as the human brain is, it sometimes glitches and leaves us utterly confused. It’s those moments when we come across something that defies the logic we know, then resort to asking the internet for an explanation and clarity. Online communities like the “What?” subreddit give befuddled folks a…

Bored Panda · Aug 20

Trevor Nelson shares brain tumour diagnosis after stepping back from BBC Radio 2 show

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The Independent UK · Aug 20

Why salty food is so appetising when you’re by the sea

A table overlooking the sea, with a cold drink accompanied by olives, crisps, nuts, perhaps a tin of sardines or fried fish and chips. Even if you aren’t particularly hungry, the seaside atmosphere seems to demand this kind of savoury, salty food. Is it just force of habit, a physiological…

The Conversation · Aug 20

Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour diagnosis that 'turned his world upside-down'

The DJ, 62, said he had a ‘very serious operation’ and has spent the last month recovering

Evening Standard · Aug 20

BBC Radio 2 star Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour diagnosis: ‘My world turned upside down’

BBC broadcaster took a break from work due to ‘health issues’ earlier this year

The Independent UK · Aug 20

The Scientific Reason Why Playing Golf Is So Addictive (And How It Links To Slot Machines)

Golfers don't just love the game - their brains are hooked on it. But why do we keep coming back? I researched the science behind the addictive nature of golf

Golf Monthly · Aug 20

Psychology says people who always check how much time is left in a movie may experience anticipation differently

Someone who repeatedly checks how much time is left in a movie may be experiencing the story through a slightly different psychological lens. They are not only following what happens on screen; they are also monitoring how much time remains and anticipating when the experience will end.

The Economic Times · Aug 20