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5 daily habits that are slowly damaging your brain

In our lives, we never give much attention to our brain, until we start forgetting something. The small habits that look normal to us are creating a big difference every day. Scrolling through our mobile phones, sleeping late, taking too much stress, or having huge amounts of caffeine everyday. These…

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Why Successful People Follow These Digital Habits Daily

Technology has changed the way we work, learn, and communicate. Whether you are a student, a professional, or someone managing daily responsibilities, digital tools are a part of almost every task. While these tools can save time, they can also become one of the biggest reasons for lost productivity. Endless…

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Limiting sugar before the age of two could cut risk of dementia, study suggests

Having less sugar before the age of two was found to reduce dementia risk by 23 per cent

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Jayden's brain is being squished, but the public system can't help him

He was scared when he realised the surgery he would need.

Newcastle Herald

Could Your Gym Supplement Help Fight Depression? New Study Finds a Surprising Clue in Creatine

A new review finds creatine may help ease depression when combined with standard treatment, but mixed trial results mean more research is needed.

Medical Daily

Hear a Gunshot While Falling Asleep? This Terrifying Sleep Disorder May Explain the Sound Inside Your Head

Exploding head syndrome can make people hear terrifying sounds like gunshots or explosions while falling asleep. Researchers are still investigating what causes the bizarre sleep disorder.

Medical Daily

Psychology says people who love cold pizza may be hung up more on memories than taste

Psychology suggests that enjoying cold pizza has less to do with personality and more to do with factors such as memory, sensory preferences, familiarity, and emotional associations. Food preferences are highly personal, and what seems unusual to one person may simply be a source of comfort or enjoyment for someone…

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Kidney disease is also a brain disease. Here’s why

Generally speaking, when we think of ‘kidney disease’, we think of dialysis or a kidney transplant. But it is less well known that kidney disease, which affects more than 10 per cent of the world’s population, can have significant consequences for the functioning of other organs.

The Conversation

Why having a hot bath could be the key to surviving this 34C heatwave scorcher

LET’S UNPACK THAT: It might seem counterintuitive, but the science says that getting a hot soak in before bed is one of the best ways to help you cool down and sleep well – even in summer, Helen Coffey finds out more

The Independent UK

Psychology says people who constantly look for signs from the universe are just trying to make sense of the uncertain world

People who frequently look for signs from the universe are engaging in normal mental processes that help humans understand uncertainty and create meaning, according to psychology.

The Economic Times

What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano

Research shows that improvisation and creativity are good for the brain. In an episode of the Greater Good Science Center’s “Science of Happiness” podcast, host Shuka Kalantari talked to Karen Barrett about what happens in the brain when people improvise music. Barrett is an assistant professor in the Institute for…

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Quote of the day by Robert Frost: ‘Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length,’ and how joy is remembered through its depth rather than its duration

Memory preserves intense moments, not their length, as Robert Frost suggested. Emotionally significant experiences are encoded more strongly by the brain. These moments become reference points carrying meaning and shaping decisions. Joy cannot be scheduled, often arriving unexpectedly in ordinary circumstances. The happiest lives recognize extraordinary value within fleeting moments.

The Times of India

Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not

Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect he might be braindead? Just asking for 340 million friends

The Guardian - US

No boss, no meetings, yet every bee knows exactly what to do. German scientists reveal how bees stay organised without managers

German scientists have identified a gene that governs task allocation within bee colonies. This gene, doublesex, controls neural circuits responsible for behavioral changes in worker bees. Researchers found that deactivating specific brain areas prompted older bees to resume younger bee duties. This discovery offers insights into how social organizations manage…

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Think diet sweeteners are harmless? Here's how they alter gut-brain signalling

Artificial sweeteners, discovered by chance, offer temporary sugar relief for many individuals. Experts suggest long-term use can negatively affect insulin processing and increase cravings. Some sweeteners may interfere with brain hunger signals, leading to increased appetite. While reducing sugar intake is a short-term victory, long-term goals are crucial.

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I fixed my 3 a.m. wake-ups and brain fog by syncing my sleep with the rising and setting of the sun, just like the Amish — doctors explain why this circadian living works

I swapped late-night scrolling and artificial lights for an early-to-bed, low-tech routine for two weeks — and, along the way, discovered that good sleep is mostly free.

Newcastle Herald

Students bring the inner workings of the brain to life in this year's ASPIRE

'I think I really found who I was.'

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I turned my iPhone screen completely gray for two weeks — here's how making it boring helped me get my brain back

I set my iPhone to grayscale for two weeks to break my phone addiction. Here is what happened, the rules to survive the switch, and why the habit stuck.

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'Grass looking greener in India': Mumbai startup founder claims reverse brain drain is rising as Indians studying abroad look to return home

International graduates are increasingly considering returning to India after their studies abroad. Students cite India's economic growth and investor confidence as key influencing factors. A salary of fifty lakh rupees in India offers similar savings as one hundred fifty thousand pounds in London. Growth opportunities and stability appear stronger in…

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The Goldfish Memory Myth Is Wrong: What Fish Actually Remember and How Their Recall Works

Where the Three-Second Myth Came FromNo one has traced the three-second claim to a single origin point, because there isn't one. It circulated through playground conversations, television comedy, and eventually the internet, where repetition functions as proof. The myth is plausible in a satisfying way: the goldfish, open-mouthed and apparently…

Medical Daily

Hantavirus Can Affect the Brain and Nerves in Rare Cases, a New Review of the Literature Finds

A JAMA Neurology review finds hantavirus can affect the brain and nerves in rare cases, including delayed pituitary damage in survivors.

Medical Daily

Researchers Have Conducted a New Study That Suggests Time-Restricted Eating Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

A new study suggests time-restricted eating may help slow cognitive decline in older adults by supporting brain health, though more human research is needed.

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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming Rich

Since 2004, I’ve been immersed in studying what to do and what not to do in order to become wealthy and avoid poverty. Thanks to...

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Early Intervention Services Parents Can Request Without Waiting for School

Many parents assume they have to wait until preschool or kindergarten before asking for developmental support, but that simply isn’t true. If you notice your child struggling with speech, movement, communication, or other developmental milestones, you can often request help long before the school system becomes involved. Taking action early…

Newcastle Herald

'All of a sudden, boom': 10-year-old hit with frightening condition

'One minute I was playing Lego and the next I was at the hospital.'

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