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Michael Mosley explains diet that could 'ward off dementia' with super shake

The green Mediterranean diet may help protect from a cause of dementia called brain atrophy.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Dopamine dressing is more than just a colorful TikTok trend

More people are dressing to feel good, but one psychologist suggests it really can make a difference in your brain chemistry.

Input · Aug 25, 2022

Synthetic embryo with brain and beating heart grown from mouse cells for first time ever

The results could be used to guide repair and development of synthetic, or artificial, human organs for transplantation, experts suggest

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Landmark brain study stalls due to AFL's lack of support, researcher says

A million-dollar study hopes to lead to a diagnostic for brain diseases including Alzheimer's and CTE, but researchers say it's now at an impasse due to a lack of support from the AFL.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

Parents of Scots boy who suffers from rare lung condition admit they 'live in fear' of day they can't resuscitate him

Theodore Wingate Dicks suffers from chronic lung disease, tracheomalacia, brain damage and an open duct in his heart, and medics have been unable to find a specific cause for the two-year-old's health issues.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Early French lessons serve as an aide-memoire later in life, research finds

Researchers said people are unlikely to become suddenly fluent after years of not using a language but that the basics remain over time.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

At age 9, Miami DE Agude was in a coma. It took him 11 years to realize he’s ‘blessed.’

Being in a coma for nearly three days as a 9-year-old and waking up with no remnants of brain injury after slamming the back of his head onto a concrete skateboard ramp was not enough to make Miami defensive end Mitchell Agude realize he is “blessed.”

Miami Herald · Aug 24, 2022

Shane Tuck's sister says brain disease, not mental ill-health, was the cause of her brother's death

Several past AFL players have been diagnosed with the deadly brain injury CTE, including Richmond footballer Shane Tuck. His family is now committed to raising awareness and helping other families affected by the disease.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

Mind-boggling psychedelic camel optical illusion that only '3D brains' can spot

At first glance, the camel is seemingly nowhere in sight, but if the viewer holds the screen close to their face before slowly moving it away, the camel will slowly become visible

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

‘Partner Track’ review: Part rom-com, part light legal drama, 100% easy watching on Netflix

Part rom-com, part legal drama, “Partner Track” is the kind of frothy programming Netflix has been doubling down on that’s ideal viewing when your brain is fried and your feet are barking. It’s the glossy magazine equivalent of TV: Doesn’t require your undivided attention to be enjoyable, but is just…

Chicago Tribune · Aug 24, 2022