Why you should slow down your brain’s ageing – and how to do it
MRI scans can reveal how a brain is ageing Dennis Hallinan / Alamy Stock Photo Lately, my brain has felt decidedly ancient. I’m only in my 40s, but last week I completely blanked on the date of my wedding anniversary, forgot the name of a friend’s son and couldn’t seem to concentrate on any work. […]
A fresh understanding of tiredness reveals how to get your energy back
There are many mysteries in science. What is dark matter? Why are we conscious? Are we alone in the universe? But none looms larger in the mind of the average adult than this: why am I so exhausted all the time? It is a crucial question, not least because, according to a recent analysis of […]
Ethan Kross: Do you talk to yourself? Here’s how to harness your inner voice
Your inner voice is a powerful tool for self-reflection and planning, but it can also trap you in negative thought loops — “chatter,” as psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross calls it. He shares tips for quieting the less helpful aspects of the voice inside your head as well as how to harness chatter to overcome […]
How to detect brain tumours in children early: Watch out for these warning signs | Health
When a child is detected with a brain tumour, timely treatment is life-saving however, it is essential to spot the warning signs in children without any delay and initiate prompt intervention. Read on as we shed light on signs of brain tumours in children that shouldn’t be missed and parents need to be proactive when […]
Here’s How Worms Get Into Your Brain And How To Prevent It
LAMBOURN, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 17: Pigs at Sheepdrove Organic Farm, Lambourn, England where … [+] Camborough sows are kept with Duroc boars. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images) Tim Graham/Getty Images The internet blew up recently on reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a worm in his brain. Unfortunately, this medical problem, called neurocysticercosis, […]
How to Cure Hedonic Eating?
Logan is a 62-year-old woman who has reached the pinnacle of professional success. She started a $50 million consumer products company and, after selling it, managed to develop another successful brand. She is healthy and happily married, with four adult children. And yet, despite all her achievements and stable family life, Logan was always bothered […]
Dishabituation: How to trick your brain to find more joy in life
IMAGINE jumping into a swimming pool. It’s cold, right? But then, a few minutes later, you are used to the temperature. Or how about walking into a room filled with cigarette smoke. It stinks, but give it a while and you don’t notice it any more. This is habituation – the brain’s ability to stop […]
How to make sure your brain is performing at its peak
Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock THOMAS EDISON is said to have held a steel ball in each hand as he prepared for a nap. When he nodded off, they would drop, waking him and allowing him to capture the ideas he had in the moment just before sleep – a period he believed to be one of the most […]
What does the latest research say about how to reduce dementia risk?
You may be aware that smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet and too much alcohol are linked to dementia and stroke. But there are some other, perhaps surprising, ways you can reduce your risk of cognitive impairment as you age. Sleep, socialising, challenging your brain, and small amounts of alcohol have all been found to […]