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Reduce dementia risk: 10 lifestyle changes that can protect your brain  The Times of India Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Science may have a recipe.  The Washington Post New study shows walking could help prevent developing Alzheimer’s  KATU What are the best ways to improve your cognitive reserve?  New Scientist Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study …

A man’s seemingly benign tooth infection spiraled into a deadly brain condition. Graham Bell, a 61-year-old father-of-two from the UK, was preparing for a day trip with his wife, Sue, in March when he came down with a severe headache.  Sue also noticed her husband’s face ‘had fallen to one side,’ which is usually a sign of a stroke. However, after …

We like to see ourselves as individual free thinkers. But when a hot summer trend hits — a style, a song, or even a meme — we can’t resist wearing it, blasting it, and posting it. But what about this summer? It’s August — schools are reopening, football is returning — and no big trend has taken hold. Summer 2025 …

Why is it suddenly harder to find the right word or remember the name of the restaurant you used to go to? When did sleeping through the night become such a rarity? And what’s up with that shoulder pain that came out of nowhere? Welcome to perimenopause — the transition period that kicks off years before you officially reach menopause. …

Man Had No Symptoms Suggesting His Cracked Tooth Was Infected. He Was Then Diagnosed with a Life-Threatening Brain Abscess  AOL.com Source link

In our fast-paced lives, we often overlook mental fitness. But just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference. Simple habits like reading, moving, or journaling can boost memory, enhance focus, and protect your brain from premature aging. These daily micro-practices don’t require fancy tools, just intention and consistency. Over time, they improve neuroplasticity, reduce stress, and help your …

Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher genetic predisposition to depression showed reduced brain activity in key areas linked to decision-making and emotional regulation during reward and punishment tasks. Q: Does this occur before symptoms of depression appear?A: Yes. The study identified these brain activity differences in people with …

Think of vitamin B12 as your brain’s behind-the-scenes power source, quietly fueling memory, focus, and mental sharpness while keeping your nerves and red blood cells in check. It’s essential for everything from DNA production to preventing your brain from shrinking (yes, literally).The catch? Your body can’t make it, so you’ve got to outsource it, preferably through what’s on your plate. …

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Scientists uses two brain-scan methods to see what happens when your mind goes totally blank. | Credit: Grafissimo/Getty Images You look up from your phone screen and suddenly realize you weren’t thinking about anything. It’s not a lapse in memory or a daydream; …

The clock read 3:47 AM when I found myself staring at the ceiling again, mind racing like I’d just chugged three espressos. No alarm. No noise. Just my brain deciding that the middle of the night was prime time for consciousness. If this sounds familiar, you’re part of a surprisingly large club—one that meets nightly in the liminal space between …