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The difference between an aging brain and dementia

Forgetting small things such as dates, and events and difficulty in recalling old information can be a normal part of aging. But at what point does it go too far? Do you have to worry every time your memory seems to fail you?

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UK spent only £15m on brain tumour research after promising £40m

Exclusive: MPs say research system unfit for purpose as mother of boy who died calls for answers on ‘missing millions’

The Guardian - UK

Chidren's nightmares linked to dementia and Parkinson's Disease

The frequency with which we experience nightmares as children is to a large degree determined by our genetics

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Bad dreams in children linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease in adulthood – new study

Can children’s dreams foretell events that will happen nearly 40 years into the future? Yes, according to the results of my latest study published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal.

The Conversation

Head injuries could be risk factor for developing brain cancer

A very uncommon but frequently aggressive type of brain tumour called a glioma may be caused by damage, according to key molecular research from the UCL Cancer Centre. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bleed on the brain didn't stop Nottinghamshire woman owning business and supporting others

'It was hard. How do you explain to your children that if mummy doesn't get operated on, she might die?'

Nottingham Post

What is delirium?

Delirium is a sudden decline in a person’s usual mental function. It occurs when signals in the brain aren’t sending and receiving properly, causing confusion in thinking and altered behaviour or levels of consciousness.

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This freaky slime mould from HBO's The Last of Us isn't a fungus at all – but it is a brainless predator

In HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us, human civilisation has fallen in the face of a fungal takeover triggered by climate change.

The Conversation

Woman’s rare condition caused her eyes to ‘switch off’ while driving

Shannen Broodryk, 28, was travelling on the M5 when she suddenly ‘couldn’t see’

The Independent UK

5 second optical illusion challenge! Can you spot the lizard?

There are several ways to test your brain and challenge your cognitive skills. Brain teasers, puzzles, 'spot the difference' tests can all intrigue your mind and bring out the best in you in terms of your intelligence. However, have you tried solving an optical illusion? Optical illusions are puzzles that…

The Times of India

Humans Produce THC-like Chemicals Naturally — Here’s How They Work

Evolutionarily, the appearance of endocannabinoids in vertebrate animals predates that of Cannabis sativa by about 575 million years.

Inverse

Readers reply: if the brain uses the most calories of any organ, can you think yourself thin?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

The Guardian - UK

What frontotemporal dementia does to you

Some of the same genetic mutations can lead to FTD, ALS or symptoms of both

Salon

What it's really like to 'die' from people who have been brought back to life

People who have been declared clinically dead have shared their experiences after a team from University of Tartu in Estonia recorded the first ever brain activity during death.

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Woman diagnosed with rare brain condition which caused eyes to "switch off"

Shannen Broodryk was driving along the motorway when she suddenly 'couldn't see'

The Guardian - UK

Does gene editing hold the key to improving mental health?

Research suggests traumatic childhood experiences embed themselves in our brains and put us at risk of mental illness, but epigenetic editing may offer us hope of removing them

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Olympian Michael Klim thanks former teammates and rivals for support in fight against neural condition CDIP

Australian swimming great Michael Klim talks about the neural condition that changed his life, the support he's received from former teammates and rivals alike, and calls on Australians to take a charity challenge to raise money and awareness for charity brainwave Australia.

Edinburgh Live

Only people with high IQ can find the odd scoop of ice cream within nine seconds

All it takes to knock your brain off course is a trick of the light or a slightly different shade of colour. One thing which does contribute to solving an optical illusion is persistence and patience.

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Billy Caldwell showing 'miracle' advances as medicinal cannabis keeps seizures under control

Now 17, Billy is showing more ability, engagement and steady eye contact

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Study reveals synthetic hydrogels help neuronal tissue growth in areas of brain damage

Synthetic hydrogels have been proven to be an excellent support for neuronal tissue growth in areas of brain injury, suggesting a potential strategy for brain tissue restoration. Read further on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

Fears over 'brain-eating' amoeba as people warned against clearing nose with tap water

The rare single-celled Naegleria fowleri amoeba - which was only detected 31 times in around 10 years - is taken into the body through the nostrils before travelling up to the brain, which it destroys

The Independent UK

Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

Olena Pareniuk and Kateryna Shavanova want to inspire young women to build careers in Stem.

Dublin Live

Daughter of mob boss Cornelius Price claims her dad had 'had nothing to do with' brutal double murder

Drogheda gang boss Price - who was suspected of being responsible for at least six murders including that of tragic Willie Maughan and Ana Varslavane - died from a brain disease in a Welsh hospital on Sunday

Dynamite News

Skipping breakfast may compromise immune system: Study

According to a recent study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, fasting may make it harder to fight against infections and raise your chance of developing heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

Wales Online

Dad Kevin's blocked nose turned out to be an incurable brain tumour

Accountant, 41, and his family have thrown themselves into fundraising for research into his condition

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