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What is the vagus nerve? Research shows stimulation could treat a range of conditions

Vagus comes from the Latin for ‘wandering’, reflecting its nearly 160,000 fibres that run through the body.

Evening Standard

The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists

Stimulating the vagus nerve is being hyped as the simplest way to reduce stress, dampen anxiety – and could even curb obesity. But what exactly is it? And how does tickling your ear help?

The Guardian - UK

Keeping up with advanced MRI: Kim Kardashian promotes whole-body scans. Could they be worth the hype?

The worlds of pop culture and advanced imaging technology intersected recently when Kim Kardashian promoted a commercial whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) service on social media as a tool to detect cancer and aneurysms.

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Heat got you down? High temps affect mood, work performance, studies show

Higher temps have been linked to lower motivation, higher suicide rates, higher ER visits for mental health reasons and poorer test scores for high schoolers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aging with a healthy brain: How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases

A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is first told it’s nothing to worry about, then, a year later, that it’s “just normal aging.” Until finally, the penny drops: “It’s Alzheimer’s. There is no cure.”

The Conversation

Doctors can stop treating man who suffered brain damage in car crash – judge

Specialists, who said the man was in a ‘persistent vegetative state’ and would not recover, thought treatment should end – relatives disagreed.

The Independent UK

Optical Illusion: If you can spot the teddy bear, you have a sharp vision

Optical illusions occur when our eyes and brain interpret visual information in a way that doesn't match the physical reality of the stimulus. These illusions often play tricks on our visual system, leading us to perceive things that don't align with the actual properties of the objects or scenes we're…

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Neighbours star Guy Pearce reveals his mum has died following Alzheimer’s disease battle

The Mike Young actor praised his mum for her ‘humour’ and hailed her as a ‘sharp, fierce and witty woman’ until the brain disorder took hold in 2010

Evening Standard

Seeing what the naked eye can't − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight

The microscope is an iconic symbol of the life sciences – and for good reason. From the discovery of the existence of cells to the structure of DNA, microscopy has been a quintessential tool of the field, unlocking new dimensions of the living world not only for scientists but also…

The Conversation

Best Lion’s Mane mushroom supplements to supercharge your brain and body

The legal form of magic mushroom is known to improve gut health and boost the immune system – increasing focus. Georgie Darling tests the top capsules and powders on the market

Evening Standard

3D eye scans at opticians could identify those at risk of Parkinson’s, study finds

People with high chance of developing disease could be warned up to seven years before symptoms appear, research indicates

The Guardian - UK

The government’s ‘Treasury brain’ has got the UK in an economic mess. How can we cure it?

Despite all the evidence that privatisation has been a disaster and investment is needed, the department remains in thrall to discredited financial orthodoxy, says Fran Boait of campaign group Positive Money

The Guardian - UK

Brain exercise: A dark tunnel or a green forest, what did you see here?

Optical illusions create visions in our thoughts by utilizing color, light, and patterns. The brain constructs a perception that does not match the actual image using the data the eye has gathered. How we interpret the visual information we get is referred to as perception. By interpreting what we see,…

The Times of India

Ticks are becoming a growing health risk in the UK – here's why

Earlier this year, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of tick-borne encephalitis – a potentially deadly virus carried by ticks that causes brain inflammation. A British man is also said to have contracted alpha-gal syndrome after being bitten by a tick. This condition can trigger a fatal allergy…

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Inverse

Depression Treatments Have Ignored One Understudied Symptom

While sadness and low moods have been extensively studied and treatments sought, anhedonia treatments remain more elusive.

The Times of India

Optical Illusion: Find the nail file among these nail polish bottles

Optical illusions can fool or confuse our minds by using color, light, and patterns to generate visuals. The brain uses the information that the eye has collected to create a perception that does not correspond to the actual image. The term perception describes how we perceive the visual information we…

Android Central

What is PWM dimming, and what are the alternatives?

Lots of modern phones use pulse width modulation, or PWM, to manage brightness. But what is PWM, why is it harmful, and what can you do about it? We give you all the details.

The Hindu

A trial to test a new path for preventing Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer research made a breakthrough last month when Eli Lilly's drug donanemab slowed cognitive decline in 47% of those taking it. It follows two other drugs, lecanemab and aducanumab, that target amyloid protein buildup in the brain. However, these drugs can cause fatal brain bleeding and seizures. Oxidative stress hypothesis…

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Brain teaser: Play detective and identify the man’s real wife in 10 seconds

Do you like brain teasers? These can help test your common sense and your ability to think out of the box. Brain teaser puzzles can test your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Solving these can be fun, especially when you try them along with your friends, family or colleagues. Even…

Sports Illustrated

Pete Alonso Apologizes for Strange ‘Brain Fart’ After Cardinals Rookie’s First MLB Hit

After the Cardinals rookie recorded his first major league hit, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso launched the ball into the stands in a bizarre scene at Busch Stadium.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Pete Alonso: It was a ‘bad brain fart’ accidentally throwing Masyn Winn’s first-ever hit into stands

He felt so bad about it.

Tom’s Hardware

Scientists Reconstruct 'Another Brick in The Wall' From Patient's Brainwaves

Scientists with the University of California, berkeley have managed to reconstruct a three-minute clip from Pink Floy'd "Another Brick in the Wall" by translating the brain signals from patients listening to it. But questions must be asked.

The Times of India

Optical Illusion: Find the cat among these zoo animals in 20 seconds

This is just one of the brain teasers that challenge you to spot a particular object among a group of objects. But in this puzzle, you have just 20 seconds.

Inverse

55 Years Ago, the Most Fascinating Piece of Sci-Fi Trash Kickstarted an Unstoppable Trope

What will those wacky Nazis try next?

The Hindu

Platelets ‘can replicate benefits of exercise in brain’, shows study

A new research published in Nature Communications has found that an injection of specific blood molecules can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain, paving the way for potential new treatments for age-related cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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