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Salon · Jun 10

What If Your Problems Aren't the Real Problem?

What if the thing disturbing you right now isn't actually the problem? Sounds impossible, doesn't it? Yet every day, people suffer not because of what happened, but because of what they imagine might happen next. A simple message, a missed call, a delayed reply, or a strange look from someone…

MyLifeXP · Jun 10

In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age Britain

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained intact for over 2,600 years. This tissue, belonging to a man who likely met a violent end during the Iron Age, has proteins that formed resilient structures, effectively thwarting deterioration.

The Economic Times · Jun 10

I was struggling to fall asleep, yet waking up at 3 a.m. — until an expert made this simple change to my routine

Sleep pressure builds from the moment you open your eyes in the morning, helping you fall asleep later that night. Two doctors of sleep medicine outline the best way to build sleep pressure, as well as the unexpected habits that quietly drain it.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 10

2,000 years ago in Scotland, people removed a corpse's brain and fashioned the arm bones into tools

A new analysis of 2,000-year-old skeletons found in northern Scotland has revealed an unusual funeral ritual involving the manipulation of dead bodies.

LiveScience · Jun 9

The everyday activity that could help teens speed up their recovery from concussion

Concussion is a type of brain injury that happens after a bump to the head

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows

People with Alzheimer’s disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn’t. That’s the key finding of a new study that my colleagues and I published in the journal Nature Metabolism.

The Conversation · Jun 9

Psychology says people who go silent when they’re hurt are not weak, here’s why their brain may be asking them to shut down

Psychology does not typically interpret silence as a sign of weakness. More often, it is seen as a coping mechanism that people use to navigate emotional distress, avoid escalating conflict and regain a sense of stability or control during difficult situations.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Psychology says if you’ve tried every diet and still failed to lose weight, the missing problem may not be your body, it could be your mind

People who successfully lose weight and keep it off over the long term often develop healthier ways to cope with emotions, create environments that support their goals and reshape how they see themselves. Psychology does not claim that weight loss is purely a mental challenge. Rather, it suggests that mindset…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Why Do Some People Become More Attractive After You Get to Know Them?

Attraction is often portrayed as an instant spark. Movies, television shows, and social media frequently suggest that people either feel chemistry immediately or not at all. Yet real life tells a different story. Many people can recall meeting someone who seemed average at first. There was no dramatic moment, no…

MyLifeXP · Jun 9