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Losing your sense of smell? It could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease

In a magical scene towards the end of 2007 film Ratatouille, notoriously harsh food critic Anton Ego is instantly transported back in time, his childhood memories revived by a spoonful of the film’s eponymous dish. No pictures were needed – just the taste and scent of the food.

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“Are You Smarter Than The Average Person?”: Take This 30-Question Quiz To Find Out

Think you know it all? Time to put that to the test. This quiz mixes easier “common knowledge” with trickier curveballs designed to trip you up.From history and science to geography and culture, each question will challenge a different part of your brain.

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I Tried the DOSE Method, Which Promises To Supercharge Focus and Self-Belief, for a Month – and I’m a Total Convert

Simple ways to boost brain chemistry? It's a yes from me.

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Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. But why is it fatal?

Most of us know dementia – a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking – can severely affect daily life.

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Why Do The Most Successful People Sleep So Much?

According to researchers from the University of Illinois, the more sleep a person gets, the more optimistic they are about life. Why is optimism, and...

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Scientists say they can read mices’ minds

Findings raise questions about ‘mental privacy’, researchers warn

The Independent UK

Poor sleep could make your brain age faster, study finds

People with poor sleep had brains that appeared one year older than their actual age, researchers say

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The common myths about Parkinson’s disease and treatments

People have lots of misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease and how it develops, here are the facts…

The Independent UK

Years of repeated head impacts raise CTE risk — even if they're not concussions

Years of hits in sports like football and soccer, even without concussions, can trigger neuron loss and inflammation in the brain, a study finds.

LiveScience

Forget retirement: Martha Stewart wants to be a ‘super ager’—she wakes up at 4 a.m., packs in brain games and pilates, before staff arrive at 7 a.m

Martha Stewart doesn’t allow herself to sleep in—and the first self-made female billionaire in America expects her staff to bring their a-game by 7 a.m. too.

Fortune

Scientists reveal Parkinson’s research breakthrough

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The Independent UK

“How Much Can You Justify?”: Answer 30 Questions And We’ll Reveal The Truth

Ever heard your brain spin an excuse faster than your mouth can say “oops”? Welcome to the Justifier Quiz, where we shine a quirky flashlight on the tiny courtroom inside your head. From cookies that “mysteriously” evaporate to not-so-justifiable actions, we’ll explore how you defend, deflect, or downright own your…

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8 things you need to know about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s is often misunderstood, here are some key things to know…

The Independent UK

Poor sleep may make your brain age faster – new study

We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep, yet sleep is anything but wasted time. Far from being passive downtime, it is an active and essential process that helps restore the body and protect the brain. When sleep is disrupted, the brain feels the consequences – sometimes in subtle…

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The Independent UK

Parkinson’s breakthrough could unlock treatments for devastating disease

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new technique to visualise the brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s

LiveScience

'I honestly am not sure on this at all': Poll reveals public uncertainty over experimenting on conscious lab-grown 'minibrains'

Hundreds of readers responded to our poll asking if it would be OK to experiment on lab-grown "brains" if they became conscious.

Evening Standard

Scientists discover way to see tiny brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s

Researchers likened the breakthrough to ‘being able to see stars in broad daylight’.

The Independent UK

Poor scores on this sleep test may indicate faster brain ageing, scientists say

Researchers say brains of people with poor sleep appear on average a year older than their actual age

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Calls Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee 'A Great Start' Amid Brain Drain Fears: 'What Country Has The Word Dream Behind It'

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has backed President Donald Trump's plan to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, even as other business leaders and economists warn the policy could cripple America's ability to attract top global talent.

Woman & Home

Neither puzzles nor apps - neuroscientists swear by these 5 brain health exercises to boost concentration and memory

From five minute challenges to afternoon explorations, these brain health actually work to improve memory, concentration, and overall cognitive health

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UK expands chemical castration pilot programme for sex offenders – but what are the risks?

The UK government has announced plans to expand its trial of using drugs to reduce the libido of male sex offenders. The approach, often described as “chemical castration”, is controversial. But how does it work – and what are the risks?

Benzinga

Grant Cardone's 10X Health President Kent Bradley Backs $4.5M AI Brain Therapy Startup That Improves Cognitive Function By 18%

Moneta Health, a brain health startup delivering AI-powered cognitive rehabilitation therapy, has secured $4.5 million in funding. The company is advised by Kent Bradley, president of 10X Health, which was co-founded by entrepreneur Grant Cardone.

International Business Times

AI Tool Helps Researchers Treat Child Epilepsy

An artificial intelligence tool that can detect tiny, hard-to-spot brain malformations in children with epilepsy could help patients access life-changing surgery quicker, Australian researchers said on Wednesday.

TechRadar

Meet Neurable’s all new brain-hacking headphones: 2-minute daily cognitive snapshots, real-time burnout detection and weekly brain age tracking

Want your cans to spill the tea on how old your brain is, given its overall health and fitness? Meet Neurable's new and improved (but cheaper!) brain-hacking cans

The Independent UK

Tiny capsules for fighting brain inflammation may lead to new Alzheimer’s treatment

AstroCapsules are made from a safe gel containing brain cells known as astrocytes

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