iPad? More like iPreserve. A new study found that older adults who regularly tap, scroll and surf their way through smartphones, computers and other digital devices are less likely to suffer from cognitive impairment. The research casts doubt on the so-called “digital dementia hypothesis,” which suggests that too much screen time in our daily lives … Read more
A sixth staff member with a brain tumor has been identified at one Massachusetts hospital, which earlier this month insisted “no environmental risks” were at play. All six staffers work or have worked on the fifth floor of Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital, located about 20 minutes west of Boston. Each of the brain tumor cases … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp’s life is hanging in the balance as she battles an aggressive form of stage 4 skin cancer. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star revealed this week that her dad, rock legend John Mellencamp, is already making burial plans after her melanoma spread to her lungs and brain. The Post tapped two experts … Read more
Regular heavy drinking could be doing more damage to your brain than simply clouding your memories of a wild night out — and what constitutes “heavy” drinking may be a lot less than you think. A new study suggests that people who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks a week — just over one a … Read more
The human brain is so complex that scientific brains have a hard time making sense of it. A piece of neural tissue the size of a grain of sand might be packed with hundreds of thousands of cells linked together by miles of wiring. In 1979, Francis Crick, the Nobel-prize-winning scientist, concluded that the anatomy … Read more
A Florida baby who was given just weeks to live is thriving today — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of an anonymous donor who covered her medical bills. When Bill and Meg Longhenry welcomed their second child, Millie, in August 2023, they were told she had no hope of survival due … Read more
Marathoners know it’s a mental sport — but it turns out their brains might be doing more than helping them power through the pain. A new study found that during extreme endurance efforts like running a 26.2-mile race, the brain may temporarily break down its own insulation to use as an emergency energy source. In … Read more
A cluster of brain tumors among nurses working on the same floor at a Massachusetts hospital is raising eyebrows after an investigation found “no environmental risks” at the facility. As of April 1, officials from Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital told NBC10 Boston they have interviewed 11 staffers from various shifts on the fifth-floor maternal … Read more
movie review A MINECRAFT MOVIE Running time: 101 minutes. Rated PG (action, language, rude humor, scary images). “This place makes no sense!” yells a character in the imbecilic green-screen gunk that is “A Minecraft Movie.” The confused person speaks for all of us as she refers to a meh-gical land called the Overworld that she’s … Read more
What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more
Not all zero-calorie sugar substitutes are as sweet as they might seem. New research suggests that sucralose — one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market — messes with a brain region responsible for controlling hunger, particularly in people with obesity. The finding raises new questions about whether sugar alternatives, used by around … Read more
If you’ve ever been to a magic show, you know how easy it is to “trick” your brain into seeing something that isn’t quite there. Now, a new study published in the journal Pain Reports has unveiled an effective but unusual illusion that has exciting implications for pain management. The researchers were exploring a phenomenon … Read more
Instead of trying to juggle work-life balance, why not just split the two entirely? If Apple TV’s Severance taught us anything, it’s that it’s not that simple. While the surgical procedure that Lumon Industries employees undergo to sever their work and home memories is pure science fiction, experts in the field say it’s not entirely … Read more
If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ve probably come across a curious-sounding trend called “brain floss.” Don’t worry — unlike teeth flossing, brain flossing doesn’t involve making false promises to your healthcare provider. “Brain flossing is a mental wellbeing phenomenon inspired by the idea of cleansing your mind, much like flossing cleans your teeth,” Uladzimir Seuruk, founder and CEO … Read more
Planning a sunny getaway? You might want to pack a mosquito net. Health experts are warning about an emerging threat making waves in popular vacation destinations, as cases of the Oropouche virus have been reported in US and Canadian travelers returning from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and Peru. While much about the tropical disease remains … Read more
Want a sharper mind in your golden years? Start by trimming your waistline. A new study found that diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio in midlife are directly linked to brain health and cognitive function as we get older. “This message is alarming in light of the obesity pandemic.” Dr. Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah, a neurologist at … Read more
Georgia football great David Pollack shared an emotional update Thursday after his wife, Lindsey, underwent a six-hour surgery Wednesday amid her battle with brain cancer. The former linebacker and ESPN analyst posted a video on X that featured his wife, whose head was wrapped in bandages, listening to Christian music while recovering in a hospital … Read more
Georgia football legend David Pollack revealed that his wife, Lindsey, is battling brain cancer. “I do not share much of my personal life on social media but today is gonna be different,” Pollack posted on X on Monday. “If you are the praying type please lift up my wife Lindsey. She has brain cancer and … Read more
Eighties icon Rick Springfield is wrapping his head around a troubling discovery. The “Jessie’s Girl” singer, 75, recently found out that he still has brain damage from an onstage fall 25 years ago. It was a surprising finding from a Prenuvo whole-body MRI scan. “I fell 25 feet, hit my head and then wood came … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp is in the fight of her life. After undergoing surgery last month to remove brain tumors, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 43, revealed more cancer has been found. “Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery. I also have 2 … Read more