Migraine linked to increased risk of dementia, study finds Scientists say further studies are needed to generalise findings and to uncover underlying mechanisms The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022
Can you learn a language in your sleep? We found you may be able to pick up some words From Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World to Dexter’s Laboratory cartoon series, sleep-learning has been a recurring theme in fiction. The idea that we can learn while asleep has fascinated many, but whether it is sheer fantasy or scientifically possible has long remained a mystery. The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022
How eating oily fish could impact your brain health for the better, according to scientists Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood have been linked to better thinking skills in mid-life The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022
Parents of brain-damaged baby ‘devastated’ after appeal bids fail The case made headlines during the summer after a judge was told the baby had tried to breathe even though doctors said he was dead. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022
Toxic air pollution particles found in lungs and brains of unborn babies Particles breathed by mothers pass to their vulnerable foetuses, with potentially lifelong consequences The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022
BBC Strictly fans confused by 'changing' furniture on spin-off show It Takes Two Viewers asked questions as one fan said "my brain can’t keep up" Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022
EastEnders's Lola Pearce to receive shock brain tumour diagnosis in 'emotional' scenes EastEnders' Lola Pearce will be diagnoses with a brain tumour in a storyline airing this autumn, which actress Danielle Harold said ‘means so much’ to be trusted with Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
Eating omega-3s may help middle-aged people boost their brain health You might want to add salmon to your next grocery list. Fortune · Oct 5, 2022
Eating oily fish improves brain health – study Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood have been linked to better thinking skills in mid-life. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
House of the Dragon fans are convinced Aegon, who’s played by David Tennant’s son, is Stranger Things star ‘My brain knows that it isn’t him, but my eyes are not convinced!’ one fan wrote The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
How dancing can help slow — and potentially reverse — the ageing process For most of us, dancing is a fun way to unwind, or something we do after a few too many drinks on a Saturday night. But what if dancing can actually help to slow — or in some cases even reverse — the ageing process? ABC News · Oct 5, 2022
What day clocks change this month and expert advice on how to start adjusting The clocks will fall back in the UK at the end of the month. Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022
Joe Marler insists rugby “making progress” on concussion after he briefly forgot kids Rugby has come under scrutiny in recent times after a number of players launched a legal battle as they battle brain injuries, including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022 ‘It feels like fresh air to my ears’: can brown noise really help you concentrate? Some people use it to improve their focus while others use it to drop off to sleep. The writer Zadie Smith says she listens to it day and night. But what is brown noise? And does it work?
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022 Severe Covid infections ‘can harm key brain functions’, study finds Researchers hope findings can help identify best treatments for neurological symptoms of coronavirus
Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022 Steve Thompson's early dementia symptoms as rugby ace says success 'wasn't worth it' Early onset dementia is caused by genetic mutations that run in families, but the disease may also be more pronounced by lifestyle factors, including athletes who have taken many traumatic injuries over their careers
Irish Mirror · Oct 5, 2022 Expert says Irish households need to start preparing as clocks go back on October 30 To make the transition a little easier, Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert for And So To Bed, said people should start their preparations now
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022 Immune reactions to severe Covid may trigger brain problems, study finds Research suggests immune response may be cause of delirium and brain fog in Covid patients
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022 Rugby urged to cut matches as study finds players’ risk of MND is 15 times higher The study also found increased risks of dementia and Parkinson’s disease as consultant said contact training during the week ‘should be a thing of the past’
ABC News · Oct 4, 2022 Study finds ex-rugby internationals' risk of neurodegenerative diseases is between two and 15 times higher than the public's Researchers call for action to reduce the risks of head impact and traumatic brain injury in all sports, as a new study finds former men's rugby internationals have more than double the risk of neurodegenerative disease, with players' risk of motor neurone disease 15 times that of the general population.
Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022 CBS Sports app gaffe sends push alert that Aaron Judge hit home run No. 62 Everyone has Aaron Judge on the brain.
Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022 Davina McCall’s crippling brain fog which made her scared to drive and forget names The presenter said most heartbreaking was the impact of the symptoms on her work
Liverpool Echo · Oct 4, 2022 'Little liver bird' gets bombshell diagnosis after first day of school Lucie Joan Fagan received the sad news after starting secondary school
Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022 Rugby players 15 times more likely to suffer devastating motor neurone disease Scottish union legend Doddie Weir and league super star Rob Burrow are among the rugby players diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease - which kills nerves that carry messages from the brain to muscles