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I tried the '3-2-1 rule' to stop waking up at 3 a.m. and it fixed my middle insomnia — sleep doctors explain why

Sleep doctors explain how this simple wind down strategy has reduced my 3 a.m. wake ups, plus share their tips to beating middle insomnia.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 5

'A Sign of Dementia': Expert Claims Trump's Viral Ribbon-Cutting 'Kleptomania' Points to Brain Damage

A neurologically focused pathologist has suggested that Donald Turmp's now-viral decision to pocket ceremonial scissors during a ribbon-cutting may be a sign of dementia rather than simple 'kleptomania.'

International Business Times UK · Jul 4

Psychology says people who constantly compare themselves to others aren't just overthinking: Researchers say the modern world may be pushing the human mind beyond what it evolved for

Feeling inadequate scrolling through social media? A new study suggests it's not personal insecurity, but an 'evolutionary mismatch.' Our brains, wired for small, familiar groups, struggle with the constant social comparisons of modern, dense, and digital life. This can lead to stress and a feeling of perpetual competition, impacting mental…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

'Degenerative Brain Problem': Neurologist Says Trump's AI Teddy Roosevelt Chat and Walk Raise Dementia Concerns

President Trump faced online ridicule after interacting with an AI version of Theodore Roosevelt, mistaking it for a real person, sparking discussions about his cognitive health.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Study Finds Dementia Risk Factors Hit Women Harder – High Blood Pressure, BMI and Hearing Loss Are Key

As researchers continue searching for ways to reduce dementia risk, a new study is shedding light on why women may face a greater burden than men. Scientists found that several well-known risk factors—including high blood pressure, elevated body mass index (BMI), hearing loss, and diabetes—appear to have a stronger negative…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 3

Evidence ancient Scots 'removed human brains for burials' found in Highlands

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered evidence of an ancient funeral ritual involving the deliberate removal of human brains and the fashioning of bones…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3

Could the Supplement in Your Gym Bag Help Treat Depression? A New Review of Five Trials Has Answers

A new review published June 30, 2026, found creatine may add benefit when paired with depression treatment in some patients. But trials were small and evidence remains preliminary.

Medical Daily · Jul 3

Hormones on the brain? Everything you need to know about HRT, testosterone, melatonin and more

Cortisol is bad. Testosterone makes you aggressive. Melatonin helps you sleep. Experts bust common hormone myths

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Scientists Used Vitamin B12 to Sneak a Cancer-Killer into the Brain, and It Worked on Tumors in Animal Studies

A new Oncoscience study found a vitamin B12-based compound crosses the blood-brain barrier, targets glioblastoma tumors, and boosts treatment effects in animal models.

Medical Daily · Jul 3

Psychology says people who bite the skin around their fingers are not without self-control, they may be responding to their brain's reward system

Psychology says biting the skin around the fingers may be linked to body-focused repetitive behaviors, emotion regulation, habit formation, and negative reinforcement rather than simple bad habits.

The Economic Times · Jul 3