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The average attention span has fallen again. Here’s how to improve yours

ANALYSIS: The good news is, tere are many forms of attention, and not all of them are necessarily diminishing

The Independent UK

South African hunters chewed the kanna plant for endurance: new study tests its effects on mouse brain chemistry

Sceletium tortuosum is a little succulent plant that grows in the semi-arid Karoo and Namaqualand regions of South Africa. It has a long history of traditional use among the hunter-gatherers of the region.

The Conversation

Eight seconds and dropping? How to make the most of short attention spans

We are regularly bombarded with information about a steep drop in attention spans. Based on its own data in 2015, Microsoft reported that the average attention span had dropped from about 12 seconds for millennials to eight seconds for gen Z.

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How AI could triple likelihood of stroke patients making full recovery

Doctors say the new technology could triple the likelihood of recovery without a disability

The Independent UK

Three-minute test helps identify people at greater risk of Alzheimer’s, trial finds

Test detects memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s long before typical diagnosis, raising possibility of earlier drug intervention

The Guardian - UK

Brainwave test ‘detects Alzheimer’s-linked memory issues years before diagnosis’

Researchers suggest this could be a cheap tool for those who struggle to get a diagnosis.

Evening Standard

Simple at-home brainwave test could detect Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis

Researchers said the test could transform the way the disease is detected

The Independent UK

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Mom of Brain-Dead Nurse Forced to Stay on Life Support to Give Birth Says Newborn is 'Fighting for His Life'

A Georgia nurse declared brain-dead was kept on life support to give birth—her baby boy Chance is now fighting for survival in intensive care, as her family clings to hope.

International Business Times UK

Stroke centres in England given AI tool that will help 50% of patients recover

NHS equips all centres with life-saving software that will increase number of patients avoiding serious disability

The Guardian - UK

Man Gets Worms in His Brain After Eating Breakfast Staple Wrong for Years – Could You Be at Risk?

A 52-year-old American developed 'brain worms' after years of eating 'soft' bacon; here's what actually causes neurocysticercosis, what the case report says, and how to cook pork safely to cut risk.

International Business Times UK

‘Weird’ Symptom Michael Bolton Had Before Doctors Shared Heartbreaking Diagnosis

“When you look back at everything together… We missed so many things.”

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8 Savings Challenges That Convert into Better Mental Clarity

Money stress eats up brainpower like an app running nonstop in the background. Every bill, impulse buy, or swipe of a debit card adds to the mental clutter and makes it harder to focus.

Everybody Loves Your Money

Microplastics, pregnancy and the placenta: what we know and what we don’t

During pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products and acts as a partial shield against harmful substances. But it is not an impenetrable barrier.

The Conversation

We finally know why morning light is so crucial to your health

We speak to a doctor and pioneering researcher and uncover groundbreaking new details on how morning light can boost your health and performance, and even reverse the effects of aging

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The key to being a better athlete may lie in your gut

A pioneering researcher explains the science behind the microbiome and motivation, plus how to eat for performance

Woman & Home

I’m a neuroscientist - these are the 9 simple ways I care for my brain every day

Brain experts share their most effective tips for looking after your grey matter with small everyday habits, from food and movement to mindfulness and sleep

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Bruce Willis’ Dementia Brings To Light Eating Habits Doctors Say Could Be Early Signs

“Individuals living with dementia have been known to drink cleaning solution and eat Tide Pods.”

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Neurologist Warns Against Popular Post-Exercise Habit That Could Trigger Strokes And Dementia

“Just be careful about your neck with a chiropractor."

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7 Quiet Impulses That Turn BNPL Into Everyday Borrowing

BNPL—Buy Now, Pay Later—was supposed to be a little helper, not a new lifestyle. The idea of splitting a purchase into four easy payments feels harmless, even savvy, when the checkout screen flashes that tempting option. But underneath the sleek convenience, small behaviors quietly pile up and reshape how people…

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10 Sign-Posts That Tell You When You’re Falling Toward Impulse Spending

There’s a thrill that comes with buying something new—the fresh scent of unboxing, the swipe of a card, the little jolt of victory. But too often, that same thrill turns into regret when the bank account takes a hit, and the “must-have” gadget starts collecting dust. Impulse spending sneaks in…

Woman & Home

Dr Amir Khan reveals 5 headache symptoms you should never ignore, even if you don't think they're 'serious'

Dr Amir Khan, a GP who appears on ITV's Lorraine, exclusively shared the headache symptoms he'll always want to see patients about

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New Hampshire TikTok ‘brain cancer mom’ who killed herself and most of her family hid other dark secrets, her employers allege

Things were not what they seemed in Long's family.

The Independent UK

Scientists say we have been wrong about phantom limbs for decades

The brain’s body map remains strikingly stable, even years after amputation, a new study has revealed

Evening Standard

The bionic human: Are you ready for brain microchipping?

The tech titans’ battle for supremacy over brain optimisation is under way. If achieved, life may never be the same, Chris Stokel-Walker investigates

International Business Times UK

Is RFK Jr.'s 'Brain Worm' Behind His Claims—Like Diagnosing a Child Without a Medical Degree? Here's What Doctors Say

HHS Sec. RFK Jr. claims he spots child illnesses visually—no degree needed. Ties to 2010 parasite? CDC stats debunk claims.

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