Diabetes & dementia: Type 3 diabetes may lead to cognitive issues Diabetic encephalopathy is a condition many have not heard of, but it is a silent threat to those with diabetes. The Times of India · Oct 14, 2023
Plant-derived nutrients can have impact on gut, brain: Study Prebiotics are chemicals that aid in the colonisation of beneficial bacteria in the stomach. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2023
Breakthrough In Neurological Disorder Treatment For Children Inflammation in the developing brain may be linked to autism and schizophrenia, opening doors for new treatments. Zenger · Oct 13, 2023
Optical illusion: Only 5 percent people can spot all the animals in this picture A sort of visual assessment or examination known as an optical illusion test uses optical illusions to measure a person's vision, specifically their ability to perceive depth, color, contrast, and other visual phenomena. These tests are intended to evaluate how the brain and eyes interact to interpret and process visual… The Times of India · Oct 13, 2023
Researchers shed light into how traumatic memories can rewire brain The National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) has now thrown light on this enthralling neurological conundrum. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 13, 2023
This engineering course has students use their brainwaves to create performing art Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Here's why there might be a link Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping cognitively, physically, and socially active, and limiting alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk. The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023
Jury awards $55.5 million to man who suffered brain damage during birth at UIC hospital Shamond Butler, now 20, has the cognitive capability of a 2-year-old because of brain damage he suffered during birth, his lawyer said. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023
Smart or optimistic: This optical illusion reveals who your are in real Optical illusions serve as a great way to exercise your mind. Your brain works out better when you use it to crack some difficult puzzles. However, there are some personality tests that can reveal some hidden clues about yourself based on how you perceive a photograph. The Times of India · Oct 12, 2023
Bruce Willis losing ‘joie de vivre’ and ‘language skills’ amid dementia battle The actor was originally diagnosed with brain condition aphasia, which causes the patient’s language abilities to deteriorate, before it progressed to frontotemporal dementia Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023
‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods? Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit? The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
AI-driven software could revolutionise brain aneurysm treatment A study found the technology to be 95% accurate when predicting where a stent would be located in the brain The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S. WEKU · Oct 11, 2023
Shattering evolution myths about women In “Eve,” Cat Bohannon makes a passionate and deeply researched case for women as the main drivers of civilization Salon · Oct 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 ‘I forgot my own daughter due to 20-year-old brain tumour that grew to the size of a lemon’ Sorrall Dovey, 52, had the tumour removed six years ago and there are no signs it has returned
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 New bedside MRI scanning could pick up brain problems in sick babies Experts in London compared scans taken using a portable MRI scanner with those from traditional MRI machines.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Woman who took on hike two months after brain haemorrhage hands medal to surgeon Bernie Burke survived a subarachnoid haemorrhage in April.
Dynamite News · Oct 11, 2023 Study reveals how plant-derived nutrients can affect gut, brain Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 Girl, 6, has surgery in which half of her brain is ‘disconnected’ to stop debilitating seizures The child’s seizures are caused by an extremely rare condition that affects only around 500 children worldwide
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023 Parkinson’s disease detectable before physical symptoms show, Australian research finds Exclusive: synthetic compound highlights neurodegeneration when injected into patients at early stages of disease, study shows
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023 Union Health Minister virtually inaugurates Centre for Brain and Mind at NIMHANS NIMHANS, the country’s premier mental health institution, marked World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, by unveiling the Centre for Brain and Mind.
The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023 How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the world seem so different when we’re…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 Walks, tech and protein: how to parent your own parents As the older generation live longer, many of us will reverse roles with our parents. Here are the best ways to help a long life be a good life
The Times of India · Oct 10, 2023 Maintaining a healthy retina: 6 ways to take care of your eyes What’s the function of the retina?
The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023 Only those with a genius IQ can find the lone element in this picture that is without a pair Halloween season is approaching, and instead of spooks and scares, how about we challenge your brain with a fun puzzle? Here it goes: