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Researchers Shed Light On The Mysterious Role Of The Brain In Muscle Fatigue

Muscle weakness and fatigue are common symptoms in multiple diseases, ranging from bacterial and viral infections to chronic disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. But why?

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‘At 98, I wouldn’t be so sharp without puzzles’: do crosswords and quizzes really boost your brain power?

We’re told that they give us a mental workout, but the evidence suggests it’s a bit more complicated …

The Guardian - UK

Feeling frazzled RN? Your fail-safe guide to how to boost calm, any place, any time

Top pros share how they keep their cool.

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Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was likely to get soaked. Squirt had notoriously accurate aim.

The Conversation

Teen Ignores Sister’s Warning About Babysitting, Makes A Mistake That Lands Her And Toddler In ER

A mother is withdrawing college funds and kicking her sister out after she caused her toddler's concussion. The post Teen Ignores Sister’s Warning About Babysitting, Makes A Mistake That Lands Her And Toddler In ER first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Davina McCall shares brain tumour surgery recovery update as she admits to private healthcare privilege

McCall reflects on her life-saving surgery and urges others to prioritise health checks

Evening Standard

The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences

The “choking game” has potentially deadly consequences, as players are challenged to temporarily strangle themselves by restricting oxygen to the brain. It sounds terrifying, but rough estimates suggest that about 10% of U.S. teenagers may have played this type of game at least once.

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6 mind sports to exercise your brain and keep you sharp

These brain-boosting activities are great for the whole family.

The Independent UK

In the spirit of both Zen and Christmas holidays, I’ve decided to become a digital dropout

This year I am adapting my own rituals – and with them, hopefully, the landscape of my brain - as the ultimate gift to myself

The Guardian - AU

Yoga has many health benefits as you age – but is it also the secret to longevity?

Yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centenarian from Chelmsford, England, reports.

The Conversation

There’s little evidence of a ‘brain microbiome’

Letters: Prof Mark Pallen, Dr Aimee Parker, Prof Nick Loman and Prof Alan Walker take issue with an article that discussed the existence of a brain microbiome and its impact on diseases

The Guardian - UK

Sabrina Carpenter's songwriter Amy Allen writes the pop music stuck in your head

Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her work lives in your brain rent free

The Independent UK

No Jail for Woman Who Left Scared Little Boy with Brain Injury Alone in the Woods with No Food or Water

A woman who abandoned a young boy overnight in the woods, leaving him with serious injuries, avoided jail despite the severity of her actions.

Latin Times

We asked readers about taking antidepressants. The response points to a ‘silent epidemic’ and urgent need for reform

Out of 776 responders to our callout, 711 say they experienced withdrawal symptoms, many debilitating

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A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics

“I am definitely not following the news anymore,” one patient told me when I asked about her political news consumption in the weeks before the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

The Guardian - UK

Orca headwear, animal escapes and bear brain surgery – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. This week: animals. How will you fare?

The Conversation

Biological computers could use far less energy than current technology – by working more slowly

Modern computers are a triumph of technology. A single computer chip contains billions of nanometre-scaled transistors that operate extremely reliably and at a rate of millions of operations per second.

The Conversation

What medical history can teach us about reports of personality changes after organ transplants

From vegetarians craving meat to changes in sexual preference, some organ transplant patients report changes to their personality reflecting those of the organ donor. A 2024 study claims to challenge “conventional views of memory and identity” by suggesting organs carry memories and emotions and that the findings raise “ethical and…

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After Trans Player Violently Injures Teen, She Breaks Silence On Her Shattered Volleyball Dreams

"If only my rights as a female athlete had been more important." A former high school volleyball player who got a brain hemorrhage after playing against a transgender athlete released a documentary about her ordeal, sparking fierce debate online. The post After Trans Player Violently Injures Teen, She Breaks Silence…

The Independent UK

Arizona news anchor emotionally announces sudden death of ‘beloved’ 28-year-old colleague live on-air

KOLD-TV 13 News anchor Ana Orsini died ‘unexpectedly’ after suffering a brain aneurysm

The Guardian - AU

The new science ending the ‘terror and panic’ of coming off long-term antidepressant use

‘Protracted withdrawal’ from the medication is not yet well-understood or recognised – but doctors and patients are looking to change that

Fortune

20 innovative breakthroughs that will transform your health

We recognize some of the most staggering, game-changing, life-improving developments of the year.

Evening Standard

New study finds best treatments for adults with ADHD

Stimulant drugs are well tolerated and have an impact on symptoms, according to the review.

The Independent UK

What’s the best treatment for ADHD? Largest study finds new clues

Stimulant drugs are well tolerated and have an impact on symptoms, according to the review

Salon

Memory problems? It may be lack of sleep

Scientists had a rare opportunity to study living brain tissue — and cracked a giant mystery about sleep health

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