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Altman, Musk, and the dangers of superstar CEOs

'People with power tend to behave like patients who have damaged their brain’s orbitofrontal lobes.'

Fortune · Jan 4, 2024

Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers '5 resets' to tame toxic stress

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician and researcher, is out with a new book of science-backed strategies to reduce stress and build resilience.

WEKU · Jan 4, 2024

My brain doesn't explode: Rangers manager not planning any let up during winter break

Philippe Clement has revealed he does not intend to take much down time during the winter break - and will be working behind the scenes to make sure…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024

School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids who are sensitive to fabrics – our research can help

Many people live with what’s known as sensory over-reactivity or over-responsiveness. Those with this condition experience an over-reaction to sensory stimuli, such as touch. When overstimulated, the brain triggers a fight-or-flight response, which can lead to irritability, withdrawing from people, and temper tantrums.

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2024

Everyone is on their phones. But is it really phone addiction we’re experiencing?

There is no standard diagnosis for ‘phone addiction’, and a debate rages about whether there should be. But will medicalizing a behavior help or harm those suffering from it?

The Guardian - US · Jan 3, 2024

How long can the brain survive without oxygen?

When the brain's supply of oxygen is reduced or eliminated, damage can set in very quickly.

LiveScience · Jan 3, 2024

Good-quality sleep is key to brain health as you age—here are 4 tips to help

Sleep is just as critical to older people as a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Fortune · Jan 3, 2024

Scientists fuse brain-like tissue with electronics to make computer | Explained

Scientists fuse brain-like tissue with electronics to create an 'organoid neural network' that can recognise voices and solve complex problems. While the study raises difficult ethical questions, such as whether brain organoids are conscious, it also represents a new high in neuromorphic computing and the ability of organoids to be…

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

How effective is fear as a teaching tool? How and what do we learn when we are scared?

Many of us remember vividly being yelled at or feeling threatened by a family member, a teacher, or a boss.

The Conversation · Jan 2, 2024

Spot the snake hidden among these tortoises in less than eight seconds to test your visual senses!

Optical illusions are images that make it challenging to identify the desired object due to distractions in the image. These distractions make it difficult for your brain to concentrate on a specific object, a phenomenon known as selective attention. Factors such as visual distractions, similarity and difference detection, and cognitive…

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024