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Woman unable to return to work as Long Covid causes memory loss

Linda says even household chores have become a challenge as she suffers brain fog and insomnia

Wales Online · May 20, 2022

Brain on sale

Buy ‘em all, washing machines, massage chairs, goat-milk shampoos and even woollens in April; max out your credit cards to escape FOMO

The Hindu · May 20, 2022

Head Cases: Horned Animals Damage Their Brains By Head-Butting Each Other Say Scientists

Scientists have found that horned animals like muskox or bighorn sheep that head-butt each other do not escape unharmed and can end up with concussion and other serious head traumas.

Zenger · May 20, 2022

Unleash The Science: Let Researchers Run Trials On The Health Effects Of Marijuana

By Dr. Henry Mahncke

Benzinga · May 19, 2022

Police release CCTV of two people after young man battered in brutal homophobic attack

Morgan Fevre, 22, suffered a bleed to the brain, a severely fractured cheekbone and a damaged eye socket in the "homophobically-aggravated assault" in Manchester city centre

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022

Treating sleep apnoea can improve memory in people with cognitive decline

There is increasing recognition of the important role sleep plays in our brain health. Growing evidence suggests disturbed sleep may increase the risk of developing dementia.

The Conversation · May 19, 2022

One-day-old baby dies from brain injury after 'guidelines not followed' at hospital

Little Sebastian Lefter was born following an emergency caesarean birth.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

Summer 'revenge travel' could raise drowning risk at beaches, but new tech might help

Many North Americans plan to travel this summer to catch up on lost experiences, following two years of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. This so-called revenge travel has the potential to raise the number of drownings, as more people choose to enter the water, even when the conditions aren’t ideal.

The Conversation · May 19, 2022

Tinnitus seems linked with sleep – understanding how could bring us closer to finding a cure

Around 15% of the world’s population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source. It’s often associated with hearing loss.

The Conversation · May 19, 2022

Forget the letter of the law, let’s brainstorm our way to a better game

Football’s laws aren’t perfect so it’s at least worth trying to improve them. Grab a Sharpie and pull up a bean bag …

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022