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Heavy drinkers at higher risk of brain bleeds in old age, study finds

Heavy drinkers were aged 64 on average when they had a stroke, compared to 75 among people who drank less alcohol.

06/11/2025

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Eating cheese once a week may lower dementia risk, study suggests

Researchers found that regular cheese eaters were 24 per cent less likely to develop the condition over three years compared with non-cheese eaters.

31/10/2025

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Older than you think: This is the age your mind reaches its prime

Feel too old to take up a new hobby? Think again. A new study suggests humans reach their cognitive prime between the ages of 55 and 60.

26/10/2025

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Men’s brains shrink faster with age than women’s, study finds

The study aimed to find out whether sex differences in healthy brain ageing explain why women are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s more often.

23/10/2025

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UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms

Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table.

21/10/2025

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Tiny eye implant restores sight for people with incurable blind spots

The company said the implant could be available in the European Union as soon as next year.

20/10/2025

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This EU-banned chemical is linked to Parkinson’s disease

People exposed to the highest levels of the chemical were more likely to develop Parkinson’s.

02/10/2025

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Any amount of alcohol raises dementia risks, study warns

The more alcohol you drink the higher your risk of dementia, the study found.

26/09/2025

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Dementia cases are rising in Africa amid population shift

As the population of older people increases across the African continent, experts are seeing a spike in new diagnoses of dementia.

02/09/2025

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Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Helping others could be key

Helping people in both organised and informal ways could boost older adults’ brain health, the study found.

15/08/2025

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How a brain-computer chip can read people's minds

Researchers said the technology could one day help people who cannot speak communicate more easily.

15/08/2025

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ADHD drugs lower risk of suicidal behaviour, car accidents, and crime

Researchers identified consequences of ADHD medication that usually are not discussed in the doctor’s office.

14/08/2025

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Want to age well? These are the 3 things you must do

A new study confirms that staying sharp as you age is tied to eating well, staying physically active, and stimulating your brain.

29/07/2025

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Neuralink implants brain-computer device into ninth participant

The device works by connecting a person’s nervous system to devices that can interpret their brain activity, allowing them to use computers using only their thoughts.

22/07/2025

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This AI-powered cap can transform thoughts into text

Unlike other language decoding systems in development that have required subjects to have surgical implants, this cap does not require invasive systems.

22/07/2025

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Is 'brain rot' real? Brain experts weigh in on the impact of screens

Is the overconsumption of "trivial or unchallenging" content online or on social media platforms causing our brains to deteriorate?

28/05/2025

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Tech-savvy older adults may have better brain health as they age

The new study suggests that seniors’ tech use could be as protective against dementia as exercise and higher education.

15/04/2025

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Blood test could help identify Parkinson's long before symptoms appear

The study is the latest to look for blood biomarkers that could serve as early warning signs of Parkinson’s.

11/04/2025

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Scientists map mouse's brain to unravel mystery of how ours work

The team of scientists behind the project said the map of neuron wiring was so complex, it looked like a picture of a galaxy.

10/04/2025

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Lowering levels of bad cholesterol could curb dementia risk by 26%

Experts said more studies are needed to test whether higher levels of bad cholesterol actually cause dementia, or if it is only a risk factor.

02/04/2025