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Scots teen set for gruelling Mount Kilimanjaro race to help raise money for brain tumour charity

A TEENAGER from East Kilbride is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime this month, as he treks up the world’s highest free-standing mountain…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022

A new start after 60: ‘I lost my ability to speak – and became a film-maker’

After bleeding in his brain left him struggling with words and numbers, Jonathan Hirons had to give up his job in project management. As he recovered, he decided the world needed to know more about aphasia

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022

Why we talk about computers having brains (and why the metaphor is all wrong)

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that the machines are taking over. What is less clear is whether the machines know that. Recent claims by a Google engineer that the LaMBDA AI Chatbot might be conscious made international headlines and sent philosophers into a tizz. Neuroscientists and linguists were less…

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2022

Is your smartphone ruining your memory? A special report on the rise of ‘digital amnesia’

‘I can’t remember anything’ is a common complaint these days. But is it because we rely so heavily on our smartphones? And do the endless alerts and distractions stop us forming new memories?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

The 'bright, happy and spirited' 10-year-old who has lived with a brain tumour most of her life

"She's got grit like I've never seen but she's also so gentle and emotionally in tune with other people's suffering"

Wales Online · Jul 2, 2022

Red flag symptoms of brain tumours to watch out for

Symptoms may not be anything serious but people are urged to see a GP if they are worried

Liverpool Echo · Jul 2, 2022

Woman awarded $431,000 for Occupy Wall Street police actions

A Manhattan woman has been awarded over $400,000 by a jury after suing New York City and its police department, saying she suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was thrown to the ground while serving as a medic for protesters during 2012 Occupy Wall Street events

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

Psychedelics And Big Data: Learn How AI Is Helping To Read The Brain

In a recent article in Psychology Today, Danilo Bzdok, M.D. goes through the novel research using natural-language processing tools in machine learning to understand conscious awareness and how drugs alter it.

Benzinga · Jul 1, 2022

Comedian Matt Richardson hospitalised with 'infection' affecting brain and can't remember Dublin gig with brother

In an Instagram post, Matt described how he went to see Green Day at Marlay Park during the week with his brother

Irish Mirror · Jul 1, 2022

How to live longer: Healthy snack can help lower cholesterol and improve brain health

Tucking into a bowl of fresh berries or fruit is not only a delicious treat but can also greatly help in expanding your lifespan and reducing the risk of serious age-related diseases

Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2022