Put your mind at ease with these no-brainer tips. Emily McDonald, an Arizona-based neuroscientist and mindset coach, is sharing how she protects her brain by avoiding three things — gossip, negative self-talk and doomscrolling. 1. Gossip and drama Being involved in gossip and drama reduces our ability to focus and think logically, neuroscientist Emily McDonald said. .shock … Read more
A cancer patient says surgery to remove a four-centimeter mass from her brain was cancelled this week — due to the worldwide IT glitch. Chantelle Mooney, 41, was due to have a craniotomy on Friday 19 July — but says the surgery was cancelled due to the worldwide IT outage. Chantelle was diagnosed with stage … Read more
A nurse was diagnosed with a brain tumor which made her think people were speaking a different language – and she blames it on taking HRT. Lucy Woodhouse, 43, says she experienced severe headaches which felt like hangovers and struggled to read aloud. But then in a meeting with colleagues she found herself unable to … Read more
A dad’s undiagnosed brain tumor left him convinced his loyal wife was having an affair – and even made him fall asleep at the birth of his son. Father-of-four, Andy Hampton, 54, became distant and apathetic, and paranoid his wife of three years, Gemma, 37, was cheating on him. And after the birth of son … Read more
This humanoid robot has a mind of its own. Researchers at Tianjin University in China have created a robot that is controlled by human brain cells in a first-of-its-kind breakthrough in biocomputation. The South China Morning Post ominously reported that it could lead to “the development of hybrid human-robot intelligence.” A new robot runs on … Read more
Blackout drinking at a young age can have lasting effects on learning, memory and our ability to recognize faces, new research finds. “Alcohol-related blackouts tend to occur when an individual drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time, resulting in a rapid increase in blood alcohol concentration (BAC),” said Sara A. … Read more
Variety may be the spice of life, but spices themselves hold the key to a healthier, longer life. More than just a dash of flavor, spices provide much-needed benefits to the brain, improving memory recall, focus, energy levels and cognitive function. Dr. Brandon Crawford, a neurologist specializing in brain health, offered up his spicy insights … Read more
A new study suggests a link between greater fluoride intake in pregnancy and toddlers with behavioral problems. Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride — a mineral found naturally in water in varying amounts — later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, according … Read more
An Australian doctor who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor last year is cancer-free thanks to a first-of-its-kind treatment that he helped to develop. Richard Scolyer, a professor at the University of Sydney, revealed Monday that the incurable stage 4 glioblastoma discovered in his head has not recurred after receiving the heartbreaking diagnosis last … Read more
Say what? It turns out that not everyone has an inner voice — and the 5% to 10% of the population without one may struggle to perform certain memory tests, a new study finds. Linguist Johanne Nedergård from the University of Copenhagen and Gary Lupyan from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have coined the term “anendophasia” to … Read more
Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits. A study, recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that resistance training — such as weight training — strengthens muscles throughout the body, as well as the brain. These types of exercises lower your risk for a wide range of medical disorders, including cardiovascular disease … Read more
Michael Strahan’s daughter, Isabella, has no time for haters. The 19-year-old, who is battling brain cancer, had the best response when asked if she’s still alive via social media. In a new video, Isabella danced to Sexyy Red’s “Get It Sexyy” while wearing grey sweatpants and a sweatshirt after someone commented “are you still alive.” … Read more
Sophie Kinsella, who writes the best-selling “Shopaholic” series, revealed this week that she has been battling brain cancer for more than a year. “I’ve wanted for a long time to share with you a health update and I’ve been waiting for the strength to do so,” she penned Wednesday on Instagram. “At the end of 2022, I was diagnosed … Read more
This latest finding may be hard to wrap your head around. Tiny pieces of plastic are finding their way into the brain, according to a paper published in the journal Environment Health Perspectives. Researchers from the University of New Mexico said that microplastics from our water, food and the air we breathe make their way … Read more
Michael Strahan’s daughter, Isabella, has experienced another setback in her brain cancer journey. The 19-year-old model revealed Friday that her second round of chemotherapy has been delayed by a month due to an unexpected third craniotomy. “It’s not as bad as the first time but I’m really in pain. They do give me pain medicine … Read more
It’s a multi-million dollar start-up backed by Chelsea Clinton and Glamour magazine which claims to be “redesigning” how women give birth. Oula operates from two clinics designed to look like interiors associated with Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand, where it offers midwife-led care which it says dramatically cuts the rates of Cesarean sections and premature births. … Read more
A woman with memory loss makes memos on everyone in her life so she can remember details about them – and has been nicknamed Dory by her friends. Megan Mackenzie, 27, suffered a traumatic brain injury after she fell off a stage in school and hit the back of her head. The author had to … Read more
A traditional Japanese diet includes lots of seafood, miso, mushrooms and green tea. Rido – stock.adobe.com Forget about the Mediterranean diet and bring on the sushi. New research has revealed that eating a traditional Japanese diet might be helpful at staving off dementia and cognitive decline, especially for women. While the typical Japanese diet is … Read more
It’s fair to say Meghan McCain won’t be seeing the upcoming musical comedy “Ghost of John McCain.” The 39-year-old outspoken daughter of the late Arizona senator took to X Tuesday to express her disgust about the off-Broadway musical, which is set to come to the Soho Playhouse over Labor Day weekend. The production will run through … Read more
She shook it off. When Selena Campione learned she would be undergoing brain surgery while awake, she was terrified — but then a surgeon helped the Stanhope, New Jersey mom of two find a surprising way to overcome her fears. “I was scared out of my mind,” the 36-year-old private school teacher said of the moment … Read more