Page 2 - Brain Health
New study reveals brain's predictive mechanism behind focus, hearing
The findings could help improve hearing aids, attention training, and brain-computer interfaces by revealing how the brain filters and prioritises sound
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New brain study reveals why music makes us move, feel, and connect
A new study reveals that our brains sync effortlessly with sound rhythms, showing why music moves us more deeply than any other sensation
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Chronic stress harms your memory. Here's how to protect your brain
Constant pressure floods your brain with cortisol, disrupting focus and memory, but experts say simple daily habits can help protect your mind
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Think one drink is harmless? It may raise your dementia risk, study warns
New research shows even light or moderate drinking may steadily harm the brain and increase long-term risk of dementia, debunking the myth of "healthy drinking"
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Poor sleep may age your brain faster, scientists find in major study
A large MRI-based study of 27,500 adults finds that poor sleep may make the brain look up to a year older than its real age, suggesting that better sleep could slow brain ageing
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Low omega-3 could be draining your energy and focus: Here's how to fix it
From dull skin to brain fog, omega-3 deficiency can quietly drain your vitality. Experts share how to spot the signs early and restore your balance naturally
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Delulu by design: How your brain invents reality to keep you alive
A new study finds that the brain's visual cortex doesn't just record the world, it invents missing details using special 'illusion-encoding' neurons
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Ignore your brain, shorten your life: Doctor warns of biggest health mistake
Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Amen explains why most people neglect brain health and how small daily habits can protect memory, mood, and longevity
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In a first, experimental gene therapy cuts Huntington's progression by 75%
A Phase I/II trial of AMT-130 reports unprecedented results, with patients showing a 75 per cent slowdown in Huntington's disease progression over three years
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This Indian discovery may replace brain surgery for neuro disorders
From boosting dopamine to reducing toxic proteins, a new Indian nanomaterial may help treat neurodegenerative diseases without surgery or invasive devices
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What actually happens inside your brain when you change your mind?
Research on changes of mind uses the concept of "metacognition" to explain when and how mind changes occur
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How 'brain cleaning' while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia
Disrupted sleep may slow the brain's waste-clearing glymphatic system, raising dementia risks. Researchers say good sleep could aid toxin clearance, though its role in humans is still debated
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How billionaires rewire their brains to stay focused and keep growing
Neurologist Dr Sweta Adatia explains how billionaires train their brains to stay focused, resilient, and growth-driven
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Why do you go blank in arguments? Understanding trauma-related memory loss
Ever gone blank in an argument with your partner or at work? Struggled to recall details mid-fight? Experts explain how stress and trauma affect memory, and how to cope with it
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Music and the mind: Boosting memory, focus, and lifelong brain function
From easing stress to supporting memory, discover how music and sound frequencies affect the brain, boost focus, and even aid in conditions like dementia or stroke recovery
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ADHD medication linked to lower risk of substance abuse, crime
New research suggests stimulant treatments may protect people with ADHD from serious harms such as drug abuse, suicidal behaviour, road accidents and criminal convictions
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Can positive affirmations rewire your brain? Here's what doctors say
Positive affirmations can rewire your brain's thinking patterns over time, but experts warn they work best as part of a broader mental wellness toolkit
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Brain death explained: The hardest 'yes' and a window for organ donation
Brain death is the only moment when deceased organ donation can give others a second chance at life. Understanding it helps families say 'yes' when it matters most
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Structured lifestyle changes sharpen memory, slow brain aging in seniors
Lifestyle changes may protect brain health and lower cognitive decline risk, shows a two-year-long study. Structured support can lead to greater improvement than self-guided lifestyle changes
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Musk's Neuralink chip enables paralysed woman to write, draw using her mind
Neuralink is a brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk in 2016 that uses a tiny chip implant in the brain to enable it to send neural signals to some external device
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