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Books, writing and learning languages proven to slash Alzheimer’s risk

Experts say maintaining an active brain can stave off a decline in crucial thinking skills and memory

The Independent UK

UK law firms consider action on behalf of women who developed brain tumours after using contraceptive

Studies show Depo-Provera users have much higher relative risk of developing meningiomas, although overall risk remains low

The Guardian - UK

Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disorders

People with brain disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia, are often misdiagnosed as having depression, when in fact what they’re experiencing is apathy. This can delay an accurate diagnosis, which has negative outcomes for patients as well as for their families and caregivers.

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Menopause, hormones and the brain: how hormone therapy could help protect against Alzheimer’s

As dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases become more common worldwide, researchers are searching urgently for ways to protect the brain as we age. One area attracting growing attention is hormones, particularly the role of hormone therapy during and after menopause.

The Conversation

Gisèle Pelicot calls on victims to ‘never have shame’ in her first TV interview

Pelicot says shame is ‘a double sentence’ and describes shock of seeing herself like ‘a rag doll’ in police footage

The Guardian - UK

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research

Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and backward and deforms inside the skull after spaceflight.

The Conversation

Vagus nerve stimulation: from TikTok tips to clinical trials

The vagus nerve has quietly shaped how our bodies function for thousands of years. Recently, it has moved into the spotlight, especially in wellness culture, where manipulating it is often described as a way to calm the body, reset the nervous system or even treat a wide range of conditions.

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Two neurosurgeons just raised $25 million betting brain cells can (someday) outcompute silicon

The Biological Computing Co. (TBC) has raised $25 million in seed funding, Fortune has learned.

Fortune

The “IRS Agent” Phone Call That Is Actually a Phishing Scam

Unfortunately, the so-called “IRS agent” phone call scam has become one of the most persistent and psychologically clever fraud tactics in circulation, not because it’s sophisticated technology, but because it exploits something deeply human: fear, authority, and the instinct to react before thinking. This scam doesn’t rely on flashy hacking…

Clever Dude

The Pet That Can Go Months Without Food And Still Survive

Missing one meal can make humans restless. Missing food for a day weakens the body. But in the animal kingdom, there exists a creature that challenges everything we know about hunger, survival, and endurance. A creature that can stay alive for months without eating and still wake up when conditions…

Times Pets

Is Daily Trash Secretly Ruining Your Energy?

Have you ever entered a room and you felt uncomfortable or heavy at first. Later you noticed that the dustbin was overflowing which you should have noticed earlier. It may seem like a very small thing but not taking out your trash can really affect your mood, your day and…

Times Life

The Finnish functional mushrooms helping burned-out Brits

After suffering burnout and trying to avoid taking a collection of prescription medication, business partners Roxanne Pryor and Brooke Hitching both experimented with using functional mushrooms to ease symptoms. They spoke to Chloe Hubbard about launching their business and the booming mushroom industry

The Independent UK

Ticks Are Not Just Annoying: They Cripple Your Dog

Ticks look like tiny, harmless pests but their impact on a dog’s health is frightening. Beyond itching and irritation, some ticks release toxins that slowly paralyze a pet. If left untreated this condition known as tick paralysis becomes life threatening. Understanding the risks and acting early will save a dog’s…

Times Pets

Why Do People Really Die in Their Sleep?7 Surprising Reasons People Never Wake Up

Sleeping is meant to be calm and restorative, yet every night, thousands of people never wake up. Dying in your sleep may seem frightening, but experts say it can be a peaceful transition. Most cases are caused by hidden medical conditions affecting the heart, lungs, or brain. Modern research and…

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The Real Reason Cats Love Sitting On Cupboards Shelves And Heights

You are sitting on the sofa, scrolling your phone, when you feel it again. That familiar presence. You look up, and there your cat is, perched on top of a cupboard, bookshelf, refrigerator, or curtain rod, calmly observing the world as it owns it. Cats do not choose high places…

The Independent UK

Long Covid could trigger changes in the brain that are similar to Alzheimer’s, new study says

Approximately 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with long Covid

The Conversation

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life. Menopause has also been linked to cognitive problems — such as memory, attention and language deficits.

LiveScience

Only certain types of brain-training exercises reduce dementia risk, large trial reveals

A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The question is, could these tasks be adapted into video games?

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Why Dreams of Dead Loved Ones Feel Like Real Meetings, Not Imagination

Dreams of deceased loved ones touch a deep emotional place. They arrive quietly, often when the heart feels heavy or the mind seeks comfort. Many people wake up feeling calm, confused, or overwhelmed after such dreams. Across psychology, spirituality, and ancient traditions, these dreams are seen as meaningful experiences rather…

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Woman Fires Back After Sister Insults Her, Makes Her Husband Go Red And Leaves Her Kids Confused

A childhood accident left her with brain trauma, slurred speech and physical impairments. Despite this, she's worked hard and has just been headhunted for a new job. When her sister said she only got the position because of her disability, she clapped back about how her sibling slept her way…

The Conversation

RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease

Although there are striking differences between the cells that make up your eyes, kidneys, brain and toes, the DNA blueprint for these cells is essentially the same. Where do those differences come from?

Times Pets

The Animal That Can Regrow Its Heart and Brain and Still Remember Everything

There are moments in science that feel less like discovery and more like disbelief. Imagine losing a part of your heart and watching it grow back. Imagine damage to the brain repairing itself without scars, surgery, or therapy. For humans, this sounds impossible. For one extraordinary animal, it is simply…

The Independent UK

How many cups of tea or coffee can lower dementia risk? Study reveals the benefits

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK and early prevention is crucial, with caffeine appearing to help protect the brain from the condition

The Independent UK

Viking Age mass grave unearthed near Cambridge with remains of ‘extremely tall’ man who had brain surgery

The individual was somewhere between 17 and 24 years old, with evidence indicating he may have had a hormone-related growth condition

Times Pets

Not Just Humans: 5 Animals That Laugh, Cackle And Giggle

Laughter is often called the most human sound. It carries joy, relief, connection, and sometimes even healing. For centuries, we believed that laughter belonged only to us, a special emotional signature of being human. But science and careful observation have slowly rewritten that belief. Across forests, oceans, farms, and even…

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