You know the saying "you are what you eat"? Turns out, it's especially true for our brains. Newsweek sat down with Chartered Psychologist Kimberley Wilson to find out what she munches on to keep her brain sharp. "I start my day with some green, leafy veggies," Wilson shared. "Studies show that
Did you know that your dog might understand you better if you speak more slowly? A recent study found that dogs’ brains process human speech best when it’s at a slower pace. Scientists at the National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language discovered this by comparing how dogs and humans
Former President Donald Trump downplayed the injuries of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries following missile strikes against a U.S. base at the end of his time in office, referring to them as “headaches” at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Tuesday. Pentagon officials have said more than 1
In the world of medical dramas, there's no shortage of shows that follow a familiar formula: patients come in, get fixed or die, and the show moves on to new cases the next week. But NBC's new series, Brilliant Minds, takes a bold leap away from that formula, focusing on the complexities of the huma
Imagine a world where individuals with severe paralysis can control their environment, access entertainment, and communicate with loved ones without relying on voice or touch. This is the reality for Mark, a 64-year-old man living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thanks to a revolutionary b
The female brain is a dynamic and adaptive entity, and pregnancy is a significant catalyst for its transformation. A recent study by a team of scientists from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has shed light on the intricate dance of changes that take place within the brain during gestati
Pregnancy is often associated with a range of physical changes, but what about the impact on the brain? A recent study has shed light on the complex and still under-studied field of how the brain changes during pregnancy. Researchers have created a comprehensive map of these changes, offering insigh
The human brain is capable of remarkable transformations, and one of the most profound examples of this is the reorganization of the mother's brain during pregnancy. A recent study used precision MRI scans to capture the sweeping changes that occur in a woman's brain from before conception to two ye
The investigation into the death of Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia has raised more questions than answers. The 25-year-old died a day after becoming unresponsive during a defensive tactics training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree. The in
The recent deaths of three young football players have sparked a fresh wave of concern about the safety of the sport. One proposed solution to this problem is the use of soft-shell helmet covers, such as Guardian Caps. But do these covers really make a difference, or are they just a false sense of s
