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If You Can Tell Apart The Real From The Fake In All 21 Questions, You’re Smarter Than You Think

How good are you at spotting lies? 👀Get ready to challenge your brain with 21 general knowledge questions designed to test how well you can separate unbelievable facts from convincing fakes. From strange historical events to famous names and facts that sound completely made up, this quiz will put your…

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New York jogger in coma after being hit by e-bike ‘going wrong way’ in Central Park

The runner was left with a traumatic brain injury and has been placed in a medically induced coma

The Independent UK

Psychology says people who forget to drink water aren’t careless, they may be more distracted than thirsty

Forgetting to hydrate is often the result of how the brain allocates attention and manages competing demands.Fortunately, research also shows that simple strategies, such as keeping water visible, linking hydration to existing routines, setting reminders, or carrying a reusable bottle, can make drinking water feel much more automatic over time.

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The hormone that helps people sleep may also help to reduce joint pain, finds a new study

Melatonin, a sleep hormone, shows potential for easing long-term muscle and joint discomfort. This hormone may dampen pain signals and reduce inflammation throughout the body. However, the pain relief achieved is modest and not significant for surgical recovery. Dosage and optimal usage duration for pain relief remain unclear from current…

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Daily Word Search Game #060 (Jul 17, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

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WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be prevented

New World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors like air pollution and chronic diseases can delay dementia cases. The agency now advises against routine vitamin and omega-3 supplements for prevention. These updated recommendations are crucial as dementia cases are expected to rise. India faces a…

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Psychology says you'll often agree with the crowd, even when your gut says otherwise

Humans often conform to group opinions due to a desire for acceptance and to avoid conflict. Solomon Asch's experiments demonstrated how social pressure can override personal judgment. Normative and informational influences explain why individuals follow the crowd in various situations. Neuroscience reveals that social pressure can alter perception and brain…

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“How Far Can You Get?”: 18 General Knowledge Questions That Go From Easy To Hard

We prepared 18 general knowledge questions that range from common-sense basics to complete “rocket science”. Spanning history, geography, science, art, and literature, this quiz will challenge every corner of your brain. While some of the early questions will feel familiar to most people, the difficulty will increase quickly as you…

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58 Times People Required Someone To Explain The Joke And The Internet Delivered (New Pics)

The feeling of not understanding something that has the whole group cracking up is so embarrassing. Maybe the person telling the story uses a few words you aren't familiar with or drops a reference you've never heard of, but before you know it, everyone's laughing and you're just sitting there…

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Opioid Withdrawal May Damage the Brain Beyond Neurons as Scientists Identify New Treatment Target

New research suggests opioid withdrawal may damage the brain beyond neurons by disrupting myelin-producing cells. The findings could open new avenues for treating addiction and supporting recovery.

Medical Daily

The Axolotl Can Regrow Its Own Heart, And Scientists Are Studying It to Understand Human Healing

A creature that does not scarCut off an axolotl's leg and it grows back. Not approximately, the bone, muscle, nerves, and skin return in the correct arrangement, fully functional, within weeks. The same happens with its heart muscle after damage, with segments of its spinal cord after injury, and with…

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Sleeping Less Than 7 Hours a Week Wrecks Your Decision-Making and Judgment More Than You Realise

Your Brain Lies to You About How Impaired You AreThe most dangerous thing about sleeping less than 7 hours is not the tiredness. It is the confidence. A landmark study by Hans Van Dongen at the University of Pennsylvania tracked participants restricted to 6 hours of sleep per night for…

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3 Bedtime Habits Quietly Wrecking Your Sleep Quality and Melatonin Levels Every Night

The Screen That Tells Your Brain It's Still NoonThe blue light emitted by phone and laptop screens suppresses melatonin production, the hormone your body uses to signal that sleep is due. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that reading on a light-emitting device…

Times Life

Using Alcohol to Cope with Stress in Early Adulthood May Permanently Alter How Your Brain Handles Future Stress

New 2026 research finds stress-driven drinking in early adulthood may permanently damage brain circuitry linked to decision-making, relapse, and cognitive decline.

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The Alzheimer's Protein Long Blamed for Dementia May Actually Be Critical for Memory, Scientists Find

Flinders University study in Nature Communications finds tau is essential for long-term memory formation — not just Alzheimer's pathology. What this means for drug development.

The Independent UK

Woman sells home to pay for brain cancer treatment unavailable on NHS

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‘I have brain cancer. I never imagined I’d have to sell my home to fight for my life’

Jo Fuller, 51, said it was one of the ‘hardest decisions’ she had ever made but was her only hope of accessing treatment that may give her more time

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Scots mother with incurable brain cancer treasuring every moment with young sons

Kim Borthwick, 36, has joined the Brain Cancer Justice campaign group, saying she wants to make a difference for those who come after her.

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Woman sells house to fund fight against aggressive brain cancer

Jo Fuller was diagnosed with glioblastoma after collapsing while on holiday in Australia.

The Economic Times

Psychology says people who like to read a copy of a newspaper along with a cup of tea everyday in morning aren't avoiding change: What this daily habit may reveal?

Psychology says people who like to read a copy of a newspaper along with a cup of tea everyday in morning aren't following an outdated habit. Psychology suggests this routine may support focus, reduce stress, improve information processing, and create a stable start to the day. Reading a newspaper with…

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No evidence mobile phones cause brain cancer – new study

Electromagnetic waves are everywhere. They’re the reason you can hear music when you turn on the radio, use wi-fi, find your way using satellite navigation, and make calls on a mobile phone.

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China beats Elon Musk’s Neuralink to the world’s first commercial brain-computer interface implant — car crash victim given coin-sized chip that turns neural signals into hand movements

Regulatory approval of brain implants in China mean they can now be fixed to the brains of anyone who wants to try them.

The Economic Times

Psychology says people who drink too much coffee every day may be seeking more than just caffeine

For many people, coffee represents far more than a source of caffeine. It becomes a comforting ritual, a productivity cue, a social tradition, or simply a familiar part of everyday life.

The Independent UK

Man caught in MBTA escalator died from brain injuries after he was strangled by his clothes, shocking report reveals

It took more than 20 minutes for a MBTA employee to stop the escalator

The Economic Times

Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't avoiding life: What this habit may reveal?

Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't always trying to escape from reality. Psychology explains that this habit can help the brain recover from mental effort, reduce stress, support emotional balance, and improve relaxation. Research also suggests that planned leisure activities,…

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