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These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
1 week, 2 days ago

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia

Huff Post  

MoMo Productions via Getty Images The simple task of doing chores is now linked with a reduction in the risk of developing dementia. A large UK-based study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal found that physical and mental activities ― such as doing household chores, exercising or visiting loved ones may help lower the risk of dementia. …

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Brain teaser: Put your brainpower to the test with this head-scratching maths puzzle
1 week, 6 days ago

Brain teaser: Put your brainpower to the test with this head-scratching maths puzzle

Hindustan Times  

Maths brain teasers are an excellent way to enhance your cognitive abilities and give your brain a good workout. A maths brain teaser shared on X puzzled social media users, The challenging division puzzle One such brain teaser recently posted by the popular social media account Brainy Bits Hub on X has left many people confused. Check out the brain …

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How the Museum of Food and Drink is redefining museums, one bite at a time
2 weeks ago

How the Museum of Food and Drink is redefining museums, one bite at a time

Salon  

Brooklyn's Museum of Food and Drink is a first-of-its-kind institution, dedicated to exploring the rich intersections of food, culture, and science. So it's kind of a "Devil Wears Prada" moment: You think you chose that sweater, but it was probably chosen by 10 food scientists working out of a lab out in Princeton, New Jersey somewhere. And then I think …

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This Childhood Activity Is Going Viral On TikTok — And It's Great For Your Brain
2 weeks, 5 days ago

This Childhood Activity Is Going Viral On TikTok — And It's Great For Your Brain

Huff Post  

Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez via Getty Images Adults are rediscovering coloring on TikTok. Saba Harouni Lurie, a licensed marriage and family therapist, art therapist and founder of Take Root Therapy in Los Angeles, said coloring can be profoundly helpful in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. “This can be really soothing and allow us to yield to coloring without causing the …

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Being mindful: Do brain training games really help improve cognitive function?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Being mindful: Do brain training games really help improve cognitive function?

Firstpost  

Many people are increasingly turning to brain-training games, which claim to optimise your brain’s efficiency and capacity at any age. In addition to these lifestyle changes, many people are turning to brain-training games, which claim to optimise your brain’s efficiency and capacity at any age. Ongoing research shows what actually happens to the brain when it is engaged in new …

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How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk
3 weeks, 3 days ago

How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk

Huff Post  

Justin Lambert via Getty Images Movement of any kind is tied to faster cognitive-processing speed, according to a new study. During these check-ins, participants reported their recent physical activity and completed short cognitive assessments that measured their cognitive-processing speed and so-called working memory, the brain’s short-term storage. “ is one of the 10 factors that improve cognition and brain health …

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Sleep secrets of the pro athlete: Inside the eight-hours myth and much more
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sleep secrets of the pro athlete: Inside the eight-hours myth and much more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Another coach …

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Guilty of always playing it safe? Your brain is to be blamed for risk-aversive decisions
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Guilty of always playing it safe? Your brain is to be blamed for risk-aversive decisions

Hindustan Times  

Are you always beating yourself up for taking the straight and easy path? Preference for simplicity There’s this mental tendency to lean towards simplicity for any complex, serious problem, something that is easy and gets the job done quickly without too much metal effort. The researchers emphasised that this tendency isn't laziness, but in fact brain trying to work with …

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How to avoid getting seasick on a cruise
1 month, 1 week ago

How to avoid getting seasick on a cruise

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. McGowan added: “If bracelets aren’t your thing, the same results can be achieved by adding pressure to your pulse points …

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The eight things baby boomers should do for good health
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The eight things baby boomers should do for good health

The Independent  

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If You Poop Around The Same Time Every Day, Can You Change Your Schedule?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

If You Poop Around The Same Time Every Day, Can You Change Your Schedule?

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Patrick Lane via Getty Images It's possible to shift your poop habits if you really need to. “Having bowel movements at the same time each day, your body learns to anticipate the schedule, leading to a synchronization between your circadian rhythm and digestive system,” Berookim said. On top of that, “it takes some time to see what our body responds …

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The Unexpected Way Your 'Good' Cholesterol May Affect Your Alzheimer's Risk
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Unexpected Way Your 'Good' Cholesterol May Affect Your Alzheimer's Risk

Huff Post  

vgajic via Getty Images Large particle HDL cholesterol — also known as the "good cholesterol" — is tied to a higher Alzheimer's risk in a new study. For most folks, their “good cholesterol” or HDL cholesterol, isn’t part of the equation — but a new study suggests that’s not exactly right. Dr. Rudy Tanzi, the director of the McCance Center …

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So THAT'S Why You Get Mad When You're Overstimulated
2 months, 2 weeks ago

So THAT'S Why You Get Mad When You're Overstimulated

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Malte Mueller via Getty Images When your mind is in overdrive, you're dysregulated -- meaning you're less able to deal with any stressors that come your way. The post ― a response to someone’s question “what’s your biggest ick about yourself?” ― read simply: “i can be really mean when i’m overstimulated.” Judging by the retweets, it seems 55,000 people …

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I quit alcohol for six months, and these are the mental and physical benefits I’ve found
2 months, 2 weeks ago

I quit alcohol for six months, and these are the mental and physical benefits I’ve found

The Independent  

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双语早读丨研究：偶尔健忘可能表明记忆系统非常健康
2 months, 3 weeks ago

双语早读丨研究：偶尔健忘可能表明记忆系统非常健康

China Daily  

上周刚见过的人，这周又不记得叫什么名字了。总爱忘事儿让人烦恼，然而最新研究表明，健忘可能是优点。大脑选择性的记忆能让你做出更明智的决策，也体现出你的高智商。 如果事事牢记不是你的强项，你可以放心了。最新研究表明，健忘可能是个优点。事实上，选择性记忆甚至可能表明智商更高。 You can relax if remembering everything is not your strong suit. But looking through years of recent memory data, researchers Paul Frankland and Blake Richards of the University of Toronto found that the neurobiology of forgetting can be just as important to our decision-making as what our minds choose to remember. 理查兹告诉《每日科学》的记者：“如果你试图应对复杂情况，而你的大脑不停地记起多种互相矛盾的记忆，那会让你难以做出明智的决策。” “If you’re trying to navigate the …

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Which animal do you see first? 'Tree of life' optical illusion reveals whether you're analytical or creative
3 months ago

Which animal do you see first? 'Tree of life' optical illusion reveals whether you're analytical or creative

Daily Mail  

Optical illusions can tell a lot about your personality and how you perceive the world. A black image set on a yellow background invites viewers to consider which animal they see first - a monkey or a tiger. An optical illusion asking viewers to identify which animal they see first reveals whether you use the left or right hemisphere of …

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Reading Before Bed vs Reading After Bed: Which is more beneficial?
3 months, 1 week ago

Reading Before Bed vs Reading After Bed: Which is more beneficial?

India TV News  

Reading is one of the most relaxing and mentally stimulating activities, often incorporated into daily routines for personal enrichment, stress relief, or pure enjoyment. Reading Before Bed For many, reading before bed is a calming ritual that helps ease the transition from the day’s activities to sleep. Unlike screen time, which emits blue light and interferes with melatonin production, reading …

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Why you yawn when you see someone else yawn: The science behind contagious yawning
4 months, 1 week ago

Why you yawn when you see someone else yawn: The science behind contagious yawning

Hindustan Times  

Yawning happens when you open your mouth, take a deep breath and take in air without even thinking about it. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Scientists have noticed that people yawn more when the other person they see yawn is someone they know well – like a best friend or a parent. Yawning animals {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Scientists found people might also …

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Lack of purpose may predict cognitive decline, study finds
4 months, 1 week ago

Lack of purpose may predict cognitive decline, study finds

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. People who developed mild cognitive impairment had lower levels of purpose in life and of personal growth starting three and six years, respectively, before their diagnosis, compared with participants who remained cognitively intact, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Compared with …

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Do YOU see it? Bizarre optical illusion tricks your brain into distorting celebrity faces into terrifying MONSTERS - here's how it works
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Do YOU see it? Bizarre optical illusion tricks your brain into distorting celebrity faces into terrifying MONSTERS - here's how it works

Daily Mail  

From the cigar nestled in the brickwork to 'The Dress', many optical illusions have left viewers around the world baffled over the years. But the latest illusion is arguably one of the most bizarre, and will trick your brain into distorting celebrity faces into terrifying monsters. In this terrifying TikTok Dr Karan Raj shares an example of a creepy optical …

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Former Rep. Tim Ryan confirms: J.D. is 'weird'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Rep. Tim Ryan confirms: J.D. is 'weird'

LA Times  

Hello and happy Tuesday. When you scare people into the mode of like, ‘Oh, s—,” then you get in the fight-or-flight mode and you’re not engaging your brain in the way you think, the way you need to. It’s kind of a reverse on how Trump does his psychological operations on people, you know, like little Marco, and low energy …

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Unlocking Intense Brain Orgasms: Achieving Exhilarating Pleasure - News18
5 months ago

Unlocking Intense Brain Orgasms: Achieving Exhilarating Pleasure - News18

News 18  

Sex may permeate our popular culture, but conversations about it are still associated with stigma and shame in Indian households. Triggers and sensations for ASMR are different for everyone, but common triggers include: Soft whispers or gentle voices Tapping or scratching sounds Watching someone perform tasks with focused attention Light touch or personal attention The Science Behind the Tingles Now, …

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Choking Your Partner During Sex: What is Erotic Asphyxiation
5 months, 1 week ago

Choking Your Partner During Sex: What is Erotic Asphyxiation

News 18  

Sex may permeate our popular culture, but conversations about it are still associated with stigma and shame in Indian households. The Science Behind Erotic Asphyxiation Ever wondered what’s going on in your body when you’re engaging in a little breath play? Let’s dive into the science behind erotic asphyxiation: Your Brain on a High: When you restrict oxygen to your …

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'Raw dogging' flight trend may be a way to portray masculinity online, but it likely won't help your brain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Raw dogging' flight trend may be a way to portray masculinity online, but it likely won't help your brain

ABC  

"Just raw dogged a 15hr flight." The latest trend doing the rounds on social media — raw dogging flights — shows people sitting in silence during long-haul flights with no digital distractions. Neuroscientist Mark Williams said while prolonged engagement with digital entertainment led to mental fatigue, raw dogging flights did not offer a fix. He said the raw dogging movement …

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