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England World Cup hero Nobby Stiles died with brain injury caused by heading the ball, coroner rules

Stiles won 28 caps for England and was part of the team that won the 1966 World Cup

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Psychology says people who use the same password everywhere aren’t lazy, they may just prefer convenience more than anything

Psychology suggests that familiar passwords often feel safer simply because they have worked without causing problems in the past. Over time, repeated success can create a false sense of security, making people less likely to recognize the potential risks of continuing to use the same password.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles’ death linked to heading footballs – court

Stiles, born in Collyhurst, Manchester in 1942, was a tough-tackling defensive midfielder, capped 28 times by England.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

Psychology explains why Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) feels so real - and why intrusive thoughts can be incredibly difficult to ignore

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel real. The brain processes uncertainty and threats differently in individuals with OCD. Compulsions offer temporary anxiety relief, reinforcing the cycle of the disorder. Intolerance of uncertainty significantly contributes to obsessive thinking patterns. Effective treatments like ERP and SSRIs can…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

I Taught Women To Listen To Their Bodies. Now I Can't Stop Listening To Mine

The line between self-advocacy and health anxiety is thinner than we think—and I found myself standing right on it.

Marie Claire · Jul 15

The Aarti Ritual Is Ancient Light Science: What the Fire in Your Hands Actually Does

What a camphor flame is actually doingCamphor burns at roughly 200 degrees Celsius and produces a flame that sits almost entirely in the visible light spectrum, the band the human eye evolved to receive most directly. When you cup a lit aarti diya and move it before a murti, you…

Times Life · Jul 15

5 Lingering Post-COVID Symptoms That Are Still Affecting Indians and Why Recovery Takes So Long

Fatigue That Sleep Cannot FixThis is the symptom most people underestimate and most doctors initially dismiss. Post-COVID fatigue is not tiredness after a long day. It is a cellular-level exhaustion that does not respond to rest. A 2022 study published in Nature Communications found that long-COVID patients showed mitochondrial dysfunction…

Times Life · Jul 15

New Alzheimer’s blood test to be trialled to speed up diagnosis – find out where

The aim is for up to 500 patients to be referred for a test, making it the largest UK study of Alzheimer’s blood tests in general practice

The Independent UK · Jul 14

‘Landmark’ study to offer blood test for Alzheimer’s through GPs

Dementia affects about 90,000 people in Scotland, an estimated 3,000 of whom are aged under 65.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Bachelor Star, Joe Amabile, Has Been Diagnosed with an Early Stage Brain Tumor

Joe Amabile, known as "Grocery Store Joe," revealed that doctors found what appears to be an early-stage brain tumor during a full-body MRI. He is expected to undergo surgery soon after the tumor was detected at an early stage.

Medical Daily · Jul 14