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Insurers, athletes butt heads on concussion coverage

Professional athletes and experts are deeply concerned that players of Australia's most popular sport are losing insurance for traumatic head knocks.

AAP · May 2

Adults Over 55 Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep Could Face Faster Memory Decline

If you’ve ever brushed off a short night of sleep as “no big deal,” it might be time to rethink that—especially after age 55. Growing...

Saving Advice · May 2

How Sudden Intense Exercise Can Trigger a Migraine or Headache

Sudden exertion during intense workouts can trigger exertional headache or migraine by causing blood pressure spikes, vasodilation, dehydration, and heat or humidity stress, but smart pacing helps reduce risk.

Medical Daily · May 2

Is Creatine the Smart Choice for Muscles Brain Energy Healthy Aging and Potential Longevity Support

Explore how creatine supports muscles, brain energy, and healthy aging, with emerging research on its potential longevity support, safety, dosing, and benefits beyond traditional gym use.

Medical Daily · May 1

People who are blind from birth never develop schizophrenia – what this tells us about the psychiatric condition

In 1950, two researchers noticed something that didn’t quite add up. Hector Chevigny, a writer who had lost his sight in adulthood, and psychologist Sydell Braverman were studying the psychological lives of blind people when they stumbled upon an intriguing pattern: schizophrenia, a serious mental illness affecting people across virtually…

The Conversation · May 1

How individual consciousness works – and makes us unique

As we go through life, our brains run different processing modes. Some – the attention and sensory systems – result in very similar experiences of the world: what colour the sky is, how warm the day feels.

The Conversation · May 1

Why Tuesdays and Saturdays Feel Different for Hanuman Devotees

Have you ever noticed something strange? On Tuesdays and Saturdays, temples feel more alive. People seem more disciplined, more connected, and somehow more emotionally tuned in. It is not just a routine it feels like a shared invisible rhythm. But why only these two days? Is it belief habit or…

MyLifeXP · May 1

Peep Show star Matt King shares emotional message from hospital bed after 'very rare' stroke

Actor suffered a type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked

Evening Standard · Apr 30

As Trump nukes science, is India's brain drain ready for 'brain regain'?

The US President's dismissal of the National Science Board and other scientific bodies has sparked concerns about the erosion of scientific norms. This move, alongside funding cuts and grant cancellations, is prompting foreign-origin scientists to consider leaving the US, with India actively recruiting talent.

The Times of India · Apr 30

Pharmacists Warn That These 5 Everyday Medications Can Be Affected By Coffee

Coffee fuels busy mornings, powers through afternoon slumps, and feels like a harmless daily ritual. Yet that comforting cup can influence how certain medications behave in the body. Pharmacists often point out that caffeine doesn’t just wake the brain—it can affect absorption, side effects, and how predictable some medications feel…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Apr 30