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New Study Links Excess Screen Time To Heart Risks In Children: How To Protect Your Child
A new study reveals every additional hour of discretionary screen use in children elevates cardiometabolic risk, especially when sleep is inadequate.
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Babies Remember More Than You Think; New Discovery Will Leave You Stunned
A new study uses brain scans to show that babies form memories, but it's still unclear why these memories can't be recalled later in life.
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Paralysed Neuralink Patient Writes Name Using Her Thoughts, Elon Musk Responds
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk in 2016 to develop advanced brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).Â
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Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
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Weak Calf Muscles May Be A Sign Of High Risk Of Dementia: Study
The strength of your calf muscles may help predict whether or not you will develop dementia, studies show. Strong calf muscles help maintain healthy blood pressure and ensure steady blood flow to the brain, both essential for cognitive performance.
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Best Snacks To Boost Brain Function And Memory
In this article, we share a list of snacks that can boost your brain function and memory.
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Air Pollution Is Now Linked To Brain Tumour, Shows Study
Air pollution may not only affect your heart and lungs but can also raise the possibility of developing meningioma -- a typically noncancerous brain tumour -- according to a study.
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Indian Classical Ragas Transform Mind And Emotions, IIT Study Finds
The study opens a new path for developing personalised, music-based mental health support tools.
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Study Finds New Genetic Disorder Impacts Brain Development In Children
A team led by the University of Otago-Otakou Whakaihu Waka from New Zealand pinpointed specific changes in a gene called CRNKL1 that can potentially cause a severe genetic disorder with microcephaly and severe intellectual disability.
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Australian Researchers Develop AI Model That Turns Brainwaves Into Words
The AI model uses deep learning to translate the brain signals from EEG into specific words.
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8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
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How Pregnant Women's Exposure To Climate Change May Affect Babies Brains
Climate disasters are known for damaging homes, disrupting power and displacing residents. But even after the lights come back on and people return to their homes, their effects can linger.
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US Woman Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Using Tap Water For Nasal Rinse
The woman began showing symptoms such as fever, headache, and confusion within four days of using the nasal rinse.
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Apple Reportedly Partnering With Synchron to Develop Brain-Computer Interfaces
Apple is reportedly developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to let people use its devices without lifting a finger. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant has partnered with Synchron, a medtech startup specialising in developing implantable BCIs, to create a new standard for this technology. The startup’s first device to follow thi...
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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New Study Links Excess Screen Time To Heart Risks In Children: How To Protect Your Child
A new study reveals every additional hour of discretionary screen use in children elevates cardiometabolic risk, especially when sleep is inadequate.
-
Babies Remember More Than You Think; New Discovery Will Leave You Stunned
A new study uses brain scans to show that babies form memories, but it's still unclear why these memories can't be recalled later in life.
-
Paralysed Neuralink Patient Writes Name Using Her Thoughts, Elon Musk Responds
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk in 2016 to develop advanced brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).Â
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Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
-
Weak Calf Muscles May Be A Sign Of High Risk Of Dementia: Study
The strength of your calf muscles may help predict whether or not you will develop dementia, studies show. Strong calf muscles help maintain healthy blood pressure and ensure steady blood flow to the brain, both essential for cognitive performance.
-
Best Snacks To Boost Brain Function And Memory
In this article, we share a list of snacks that can boost your brain function and memory.
-
Air Pollution Is Now Linked To Brain Tumour, Shows Study
Air pollution may not only affect your heart and lungs but can also raise the possibility of developing meningioma -- a typically noncancerous brain tumour -- according to a study.
-
Indian Classical Ragas Transform Mind And Emotions, IIT Study Finds
The study opens a new path for developing personalised, music-based mental health support tools.
-
Study Finds New Genetic Disorder Impacts Brain Development In Children
A team led by the University of Otago-Otakou Whakaihu Waka from New Zealand pinpointed specific changes in a gene called CRNKL1 that can potentially cause a severe genetic disorder with microcephaly and severe intellectual disability.
-
Australian Researchers Develop AI Model That Turns Brainwaves Into Words
The AI model uses deep learning to translate the brain signals from EEG into specific words.
-
8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
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How Pregnant Women's Exposure To Climate Change May Affect Babies Brains
Climate disasters are known for damaging homes, disrupting power and displacing residents. But even after the lights come back on and people return to their homes, their effects can linger.
-
US Woman Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Using Tap Water For Nasal Rinse
The woman began showing symptoms such as fever, headache, and confusion within four days of using the nasal rinse.
-
Apple Reportedly Partnering With Synchron to Develop Brain-Computer Interfaces
Apple is reportedly developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to let people use its devices without lifting a finger. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant has partnered with Synchron, a medtech startup specialising in developing implantable BCIs, to create a new standard for this technology. The startup’s first device to follow thi...
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
