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Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals

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Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals

Study challenges negative cannabis stereotypes, claiming link to brain benefits

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Study challenges negative cannabis stereotypes, claiming link to brain benefits

Cannabis was linked to increased brain volume in a new study, but researchers urge caution, as findings contradict previous research on marijuana's effects.

Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds

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Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds

New sensory nutrition research reveals how bitter foods like dark chocolate may sharpen memory and attention through taste-triggered brain activation.

Arizona family sues hospital after son put in Uber and discharged

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Arizona family sues hospital after son put in Uber and discharged

Kaelen Lachica, 27, was found on a sidewalk after a hospital paid an Uber to send him to a homeless shelter, his family says.

Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

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Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting protection against Alzheimer's disease.

Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease

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Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.

Common sleep aid could be quietly interfering with your rest, study suggests

Health 3 days ago

Common sleep aid could be quietly interfering with your rest, study suggests

A Penn Medicine study challenges sound machine benefits, finding that "pink noise" disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles, while earplugs are proven more effective.

Dementia risk may rise with a common afternoon snack mistake, experts warn

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Dementia risk may rise with a common afternoon snack mistake, experts warn

Afternoon sugar cravings may do more than sap energy, as experts warn blood sugar crashes during this window can impair brain function and raise long-term risks.

Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes'

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Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes'

In a new op-ed, The New York Times admits legalization may have gone too far, citing addiction, mental health risks and rising THC levels. Doctors weigh in on the issue.

Your daily coffee habit may play a role in dementia risk, study finds

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Your daily coffee habit may play a role in dementia risk, study finds

New Harvard study of 130,000+ people finds that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily cuts dementia risk by 18%. Caffeine appears key to brain protection benefits.

Researchers make stunning medical discovery in mass grave

Health February 6

Researchers make stunning medical discovery in mass grave

Archaeologists discover what may be the world's oldest surgery in a Viking-age skull, revealing ancient trepanation performed on a towering 6'5" man.