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The Pet That Can Go Months Without Food And Still Survive

Missing one meal can make humans restless. Missing food for a day weakens the body. But in the animal kingdom, there exists a creature that challenges everything we know about hunger, survival, and endurance. A creature that can stay alive for months without eating and still wake up when conditions…

Is Daily Trash Secretly Ruining Your Energy?

Is Daily Trash Secretly Ruining Your Energy?

Have you ever entered a room and you felt uncomfortable or heavy at first. Later you noticed that the dustbin was overflowing which you should have noticed earlier. It may seem like a very small thing but not taking out your trash can really affect your mood, your day and…

The Finnish functional mushrooms helping burned-out Brits

The Finnish functional mushrooms helping burned-out Brits

After suffering burnout and trying to avoid taking a collection of prescription medication, business partners Roxanne Pryor and Brooke Hitching both experimented with using functional mushrooms to ease symptoms. They spoke to Chloe Hubbard about launching their business and the booming mushroom industry

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Ticks Are Not Just Annoying: They Cripple Your Dog

Ticks look like tiny, harmless pests but their impact on a dog’s health is frightening. Beyond itching and irritation, some ticks release toxins that slowly paralyze a pet. If left untreated this condition known as tick paralysis becomes life threatening. Understanding the risks and acting early will save a dog’s…

Why Do People Really Die in Their Sleep?7 Surprising Reasons People Never Wake Up

Sleeping is meant to be calm and restorative, yet every night, thousands of people never wake up. Dying in your sleep may seem frightening, but experts say it can be a peaceful transition. Most cases are caused by hidden medical conditions affecting the heart, lungs, or brain. Modern research and…

The Real Reason Cats Love Sitting On Cupboards Shelves And Heights

You are sitting on the sofa, scrolling your phone, when you feel it again. That familiar presence. You look up, and there your cat is, perched on top of a cupboard, bookshelf, refrigerator, or curtain rod, calmly observing the world as it owns it. Cats do not choose high places…

Long Covid could trigger changes in the brain that are similar to Alzheimer’s, new study says

Approximately 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with long Covid

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Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life. Menopause has also been linked to cognitive problems — such as memory, attention and language deficits.

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Only certain types of brain-training exercises reduce dementia risk, large trial reveals

Only certain types of brain-training exercises reduce dementia risk, large trial reveals

A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The question is, could these tasks be adapted into video games?

Why Dreams of Dead Loved Ones Feel Like Real Meetings, Not Imagination

Why Dreams of Dead Loved Ones Feel Like Real Meetings, Not Imagination

Dreams of deceased loved ones touch a deep emotional place. They arrive quietly, often when the heart feels heavy or the mind seeks comfort. Many people wake up feeling calm, confused, or overwhelmed after such dreams. Across psychology, spirituality, and ancient traditions, these dreams are seen as meaningful experiences rather…

Woman Fires Back After Sister Insults Her, Makes Her Husband Go Red And Leaves Her Kids Confused

Woman Fires Back After Sister Insults Her, Makes Her Husband Go Red And Leaves Her Kids Confused

A childhood accident left her with brain trauma, slurred speech and physical impairments. Despite this, she's worked hard and has just been headhunted for a new job. When her sister said she only got the position because of her disability, she clapped back about how her sibling slept her way…

RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease

RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease

Although there are striking differences between the cells that make up your eyes, kidneys, brain and toes, the DNA blueprint for these cells is essentially the same. Where do those differences come from?

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The Animal That Can Regrow Its Heart and Brain and Still Remember Everything

The Animal That Can Regrow Its Heart and Brain and Still Remember Everything

There are moments in science that feel less like discovery and more like disbelief. Imagine losing a part of your heart and watching it grow back. Imagine damage to the brain repairing itself without scars, surgery, or therapy. For humans, this sounds impossible. For one extraordinary animal, it is simply…

How many cups of tea or coffee can lower dementia risk? Study reveals the benefits

How many cups of tea or coffee can lower dementia risk? Study reveals the benefits

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK and early prevention is crucial, with caffeine appearing to help protect the brain from the condition

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Viking Age mass grave unearthed near Cambridge with remains of ‘extremely tall’ man who had brain surgery

The individual was somewhere between 17 and 24 years old, with evidence indicating he may have had a hormone-related growth condition

Not Just Humans: 5 Animals That Laugh, Cackle And Giggle

Laughter is often called the most human sound. It carries joy, relief, connection, and sometimes even healing. For centuries, we believed that laughter belonged only to us, a special emotional signature of being human. But science and careful observation have slowly rewritten that belief. Across forests, oceans, farms, and even…

Drinking coffee and tea may protect the brain against dementia, study finds

Moderate daily consumption of caffeine is associated with a lower risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline, according to a new study.

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Social media 'addicting the brains of children,' plaintiff's lawyer argues in landmark trial

The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms

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Controversial study claims this simple brain exercise can cut dementia risk by 25%

Further research is still needed to prove effects of such exercise, scientists say

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‘I saw the writing on the wall’: Austria offers safe haven for US academics as Trump wages war on universities

Other countries benefit from the Trump brain drain as administration wages war on academia and research

Viking Age mass grave holds mysterious mix of dismembered human remains and complete skeletons, including a 'giant' who'd had brain surgery

Archaeologists and student excavators uncovered a Viking Age pit full of dismembered remains near Cambridge, England.

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Michigan man with brain injury goes missing after telling mom he was visiting friend

Authorities and family members are searching for a 25-year-old Michigan man, Tyler Bojanowski, who has been missing since the early hours of Thursday, February 5.

Why Touching Elders’ Feet Is More Powerful Than You Think

In many cultures especially in India touching elders’ feet is seen as a sign of respect. But this ancient practice goes far beyond tradition or obedience. Rooted in spiritual science, psychology, and human energy systems, the act is believed to transfer wisdom, calm the mind, and strengthen emotional bonds. Here…

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Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age – here’s the sweet spot

Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking more won’t help protect your brain any further.

Why Being Misunderstood Feels Like Rejection, According to Psychology

Most people can handle criticism over time. A harsh remark may hurt briefly, but it usually fades. Being misunderstood feels far more painful and lasting. Psychology explains that this reaction is not sensitivity or weakness. It is a natural human response connected to identity, emotion, and the need for connection.…

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