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Brother of Dublin woman who died after years of 'horrendous pain' says health service let her down

Elizabeth Canning, who was 59, passed away in May at her Dublin home

Dublin Live

What is – and what isn't – 'brain fog'?

The COVID pandemic has introduced many scientific and medical terms into our everyday language. Many of us are now fluent in conversations about viral strains, PCR tests and mortality rates. “Brain fog” has joined these ranks to describe a now-familiar symptom of COVID and long COVID.

The Conversation

Toddlers stop naps ‘when their brains are ready’, study finds

Children move away from taking naps when the brain’s hippocampus is more developed, experts say.

The Independent UK

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Parents urged to let toddlers nap during day as it helps brain and memory development

Researchers said that when young children have an immature hippocampus, it reaches a limit of memories that can be stored without them being forgotten, triggering the need for sleep

Daily Mirror

Bihar: Veteran CPI leader Kedar Nath Pandey dies

PATNA: Veteran CPI leader and four-term member of the Bihar legislative council, Kedar Nath Pandey, died on Monday, party sources said. Pandey, 79, breathed his last in the early hours at a hospital in Gurugram, where he was admitted following a brain hemorrhage.

The Times of India

Glasgow brain injury rehabilitation care home set to open near shopping centre

Plans for a care home and supported-living flats in Garthamlock, which would also be available to tenants with learning disabilities, have been approved by council officials.

Glasgow Live

US health body rules collision sports cause CTE in landmark change

In a move that will have ramifications for collision sports, the US National Institutes of Health has formally acknowledged a causal link between repeated blows to the head and CTE

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Meditation literally changes how your brain's neurons move

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) shows promise as a way to treat addiction, but also implies that meditating can be useful outside that context.

Inverse

Manipulating light can induce psychedelic experiences – and scientists aren't quite sure why

For millennia, people have used mind-altering techniques to achieve different states of consciousness, envision spiritual figures, connect with nature, or simply for the fun of it. Psychedelic substances, in particular, have a long and controversial history. But for just as long, people have been having these experiences without drugs too,…

The Conversation

Preparing for a world with Alzheimer's treatment

As Alzheimer’s cases grow, scientists have been deep in debate over its causes. Now treatments are on the horizon, the new race is to ready the health system.

360info

Does methamphetamine use cause Parkinson's? And what do pizza boxes have to do with it?

The South Australian government is planning to roll out a new mass media campaign about the impact of using methamphetamine, including crystal methamphetamine or “ice” and powdered methamphetamine or “speed”.

The Conversation

Sporting codes should implement CTE policies, neuropathologist says after analysing Paul Green's brain

A post-mortem scan of rugby great Paul Green's brain revealed CTE. The neuropathologist that scanned it says sporting codes need to do more to protect their athletes.

ABC News

AI is disrupting long-held assumptions about universal grammar

Scientists have found that AI models learn language similarly to children, which could reveal new insights about the human brain.

Inverse

Heartbroken parents told to 'say their goodbyes' to teen daughter hit by cyclist

Eleanor May Blackburn was hit by a cyclist while walking home from university.

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‘I find myself choked up with the emotions’: TikTok’s trainspotter sensation Francis Bourgeois

Celebrity and trainspotter are not words you see together very often. But Francis Bourgeois’ unique style and infectious enthusiasm is proving to be a ‘hellfire’ hit

The Guardian - UK

Why we enjoy fear: the science of a good scare

The thrill of a frightening film can feel euphoric – and mild horror, say researchers, can also help foster lasting psychological resilience

Glasgow Live

Carer praises Lanarkshire ice rink for helping disabled man 'come to life'

Steven Duffy and his care worker Graeme Ashwood are regulars at the East Kilbride ice rink each Friday. The avid skater was born with cognitive brain issues and can find participation difficult.

Manchester Evening News

Parents told to 'say their goodbyes' to woman hit by cyclist

Eleanor May Blackburn had to learn how to walk, talk and eat all over again

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Daily Mirror

EastEnders actress Danielle Harold 'wouldn't rule out' moving to US to work in Hollywood

Danielle Harold, who has spent most of her 20s on EastEnders, is keen to explore new opportunities in her 30s – and wouldn’t rule out a move Stateside. She said: 'If Hollywood wants to call, I'm here'

Inverse

Swearing study reveals cursing’s powerful cognitive effects

Swearing arouses the emotions, but that's not all it may do. Researchers reviewed investigations into cursing and the brain and body, finding it may be a better habit than you think.

Daily Mirror

EastEnders first look as Lola prepares for surgery after heartbreaking brain tumour diagnosis

EastEnders has given fans a first look as Lola Pearce – played by Danielle Harold – prepares for surgery after her brain tumour diagnosis and how her and her loved ones cope with the news

ABC News

Concussion symptoms can last for months or years but too many Australians are struggling to find help

For a significant minority of people who sustain a concussion, symptoms persist for months or years — dimming sparks, derailing careers, pushing relationships and mental health into danger zones.

The Guardian - UK

If running really stimulates the brain, why hasn’t it rubbed off on our leaders?

Judging by the past form of Truss, Johnson and Cameron, conspicuous jogging ought to be viewed as a red flag in a PM

Inverse

The wildest sci-fi movie on Netflix reveals a way to hack your brain

Can we really upload content to the mind like in Johnny Mnemonic? Here's what experts say.

Daily Mirror

Masato Kudo dead: Japan international striker passes away aged 32 after surgery

Confirmation of Masato Kudo's heart-breaking death came on Friday after his club Tegevajaro Miyazaki made the announcement after unsuccessful brain surgery on the forward

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