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If you had to do a test, how would you respond? Would you relish the chance to demonstrate your knowledge? Or worry you were about to fall short of the mark and embarrass yourself?

Every day, we’re faced with constant opportunities for stimulation. With 24/7 access to news feeds, emails and social media, many of us find ourselves scrolling endlessly, chasing our next hit of dopamine. But these habits are fuelling our stress – and our brains are begging for a break.

A popular zero-calorie sweetener could injure cells in the brain's blood vessels, a lab study finds. Here's what we know so far.

Holly has been in and out of hospital since attack and is staying outside the city out of fear for her safety

Is your mouth watering yet?

The former Big Brother presenter describes the saga as ‘the biggest journey of my life’

The TV presenter had the benign tumour removed in November last year, and in April she said a final MRI showed it is ‘not coming back’.

Deep in your memory, your brain has created a playlist of music from your teenage years. Even though life has moved on, hearing that music now likely still brings up some really powerful emotions.

I don't think I'm graduating anytime soon.

IN FOCUS: As more of us share our lives online, Olivia Petter asks whether we need to act with caution when it comes to posting photos of our friends

Neuroscientists think moments of "mind blanking" could be a way for the brain to protect itself.