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For years, leaving India for the West or the Gulf was seen as the ultimate life plan — a ticket to higher salaries, better standards of living, safe cities, global education for children, and a more comfortable future. But increasingly, Indians abroad are discovering that a bigger paycheck doesn’t automatically…

We have all experienced that sudden, paralyzing brain fog when talking to someone attractive. But this Oregon woman’s “meet-cute” story is going viral for taking “emergency number” a bit too literally. 

Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk, it’s still not entirely clear why this happens. But a recent study suggests that the menopause could play a key role in increased vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease.

I don’t think I’ve ever laughed harder than during a church service, when something faintly ridiculous caught my eye. My friend saw it too, and once she started laughing, it became impossible to stop. Years later I’ve tried to explain what was so hilarious, but it seems you had to…

Other lives: Researcher whose work brought about shifts in the approach to chronic brain disease

While everyone seems busy chasing the latest fitness craze - new workout splits, fancy supplements, protein powders with ingredients you can’t even pronounce - a 95-year-old grandfather is quietly proving that good health doesn’t have to be that complicated. No biohacking. No expensive memberships. No “30-day transformation” challenges. His story…

Sextinction anxiety rises fast when desire drops, and nothing feels more unsettling than wondering why your body and brain suddenly refuse to show up for the part of life that once felt effortless.

Receiving an Amazon package should be exciting. After days (or hours) of waiting, the rush of dopamine rushes through the brain as soon as it arrives. However, those feelings can instantly transform into frustration if the package is damaged. It’s even worse when it’s because your dog ruined it since…