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Brains

Sim Singhrao
Health

Gum disease and Alzheimer’s: The importance of oral hygiene

The bacteria in our bodies affect our minds. Cell biologist Sim Singhrao explains how improved oral hygiene, diet and exercise can stave off dementia

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Gina Rippon
Humans

Neuroscientist Gina Rippon: Busting the myth of male and female brains

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Health

Tests at 3 years old could predict how well your brain will age

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Meningeal lymphatic vessels remove toxins from the brain

Health

The brain’s drain: How our brains flush out their waste and toxins

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Technology

Elon Musk’s plans for mind-controlled gadgets: what we know so far

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A lady meditating

Health

Using a meditation app each day may improve your memory and attention

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Technology

Rage, tech and Miley Cyrus: What the new Black Mirror will bring

Culture

Building bionic people and controlling computers with thought alone

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As astronaut's helmet reflecting a spaceship

Health

Astronauts may have vision problems because of liquid in their brains

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Multiple types of dementia affect brain function

Health

Newly recognised form of dementia could now be easier to diagnose

Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease and tends to affect people near the end of their lives

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Humans

Writing: Making Your Mark reveals the power of the written word

Culture

Mind

A touchy-feely part of the brain helps you enjoy a gentle caress

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Mind

Our brains may be able to make new neurons throughout adulthood

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Mind

Child abuse may change brain structure and make depression worse

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