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Huntington’s disease: treatments are finally on the horizon after research breakthroughs

Huntington’s disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition and emotions. Doctors often diagnose HD when people show clear movement problems, typically around 30-50 years of age, after which patients live…

The Conversation

What’s behind the phenomenon of ‘gamer brain’

If you’ve ever refused to knock down a game’s difficulty level, or chased a purposefully pointless achievement, you might have this pernicious but pleasurable affliction

The Guardian - UK

The surprising lasting benefit to the brain from playing board games

The research found there was a 76 per cent chance that playing board games will improve numeracy skills

The Independent UK

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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's sudden seizures were set off by sudoku

In the weeks following a ski accident, a German man experienced seizures when he completed sudoku puzzles.

LiveScience

I doubted Mel Robbin's weird bedtime trick could help me fall asleep fast — but I was out cold in 4 minutes according to my sleep tracker

How wellness guru Mel Robbin's simple bedtime habit is helping me fall asleep fast this January — all you need is a pen and paper

Tom’s Guide

Nervous System Shutdown: 5 Signs Your Body Is Forcing You to Rest

We live in a culture that glorifies the hustle. Instead of resting, we wear burnout like a badge of honor, fueled by caffeine and anxiety. Many convince themselves that pushing a little harder will finally help them catch up. Society often views fatigue as a weakness of willpower, something to…

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The “Shuffle Walk”: 7 Physical Signs of Dementia That appear Before Memory Loss

When we think of dementia, we instinctively picture memory loss. We visualize lost keys, forgotten names, and confusion about dates. We assume that the brain fails first. However, medical research increasingly suggests that the body often signals the decline before memory issues become severe. Dementia is not a single disease…

Budget and the Bees

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'Backward and upward and tilted': Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift inside their skulls

Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.

Space

‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

The Guardian - UK

Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing: Be Aware of the Audience

Absent readers and absent writers; know the reader.

Reason

I hid Grok on X with this Chrome extension — my timeline is usable again

I thought the Grok brain rot was going to live forever on my X timeline, until I found this Chrome extension that clears all the junk.

Tom’s Guide

Omega 3 Benefits: How Fish Oil Supplements Power Heart Health, Brain Function, and Inflammation Reduction

Learn about key omega 3 benefits from fish oil supplements, supporting heart and brain health plus inflammation reduction, with evidence-based guidance on dosage, safety, and daily use.

Medical Daily

New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain

Method may lead to sustained long-term protection against Alzheimer’s symptoms, researchers say

The Independent UK

Father 'Snapped' and Hurled His Baby Against a TV — Leaving Her Brain Damaged and Alone Without Help

A British father was sentenced to 35 years for throwing his infant at a TV, causing catastrophic brain damage and leaving her in need of lifelong care, according to court documents.

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Inverse

Hollywood Loves An Insomniac — But Does It Get Sleep Deprivation Right?

Insomnia plays a major role in movies and TV — from 'Taxi Driver' to 'Fight Club' to 'The Machinist' — helping with trippy twists and the decline of major characters. But how accurate is it?

The Independent UK

Single mom, 28, with terminal breast cancer launches GoFundMe for her own funeral

The fundraiser had received over $310,000 in donations as of Monday afternoon

Inverse

The Science of Sleep Apnea: What’s Actually Going On In Your Body

Learn the hidden signs of sleep apnea, its impact on health, and how effective treatment can restore your energy and improve overall well-being.

The Conversation

Your body clock matters for brain health in later life – and could even be linked to dementia risk

Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover. This internal timing system helps keep organs and hormones working in sync. When it becomes disrupted, the effects may extend well beyond poor sleep, with growing evidence suggesting consequences for…

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Stop Ignoring These 5 Vision Changes: They Signal a Stroke Risk

We tend to picture a stroke as a dramatic collapse — slurred speech, a drooping face, an arm that suddenly won’t lift. But one of the earliest and most overlooked warning signs doesn’t look dramatic at all. It shows up quietly, often without pain, and many people dismiss it as…

Clever Dude

Why Cleanliness Influences Professional Respect

The moment someone walks into a workplace, their brain starts making snap judgments at lightning speed. Before a single word is spoken, before a handshake happens, before credentials are discussed, the environment is already talking. Floors, desks, restrooms, uniforms, equipment, even the smell in the air all broadcast a message.

The Independent UK

The 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Screen time for young people can have a number of cognitive effects

Clever Dude

Why Financial Anxiety Shapes Behavior

Your heart races, palms sweat, and suddenly a simple thought like “Did I pay that bill?” feels like standing at the edge of a cliff. Financial anxiety isn’t just about numbers on a screen—it’s about emotions, decisions, and the invisible strings that pull at your daily life. It can turn…

The Free Financial Advisor

Why Does Financial Anxiety Show Up Even When Bills Are Paid

Your rent is covered, the lights are on, the credit card balance is behaving, and yet your chest still tightens when you open your banking app. Your stomach does a tiny flip when someone mentions inflation. You catch yourself running numbers in your head while brushing your teeth, even though…

The Guardian - UK

The friendship secret: why socialising could help you live longer

Neuroscientist Ben Rein is on a mission to show that being around others not only feels good, but can even improve recovery from strokes, cancer and heart attacks. So why are so many of us isolated and glued to our phones?

Times Life

Chanakya Niti: Why Men Secretly Admire Women Who Don’t Play Nice

Let’s get this out of the way: nobody falls for emotional games because they enjoy suffering. The human brain is wired to respond to scarcity, unpredictability, and validation, not just kindness. When someone is distant or inconsistent, our minds can confuse that emotional unavailability with value. This isn’t romance. It…

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