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How wakeful rest may boost brain power in a manner similar to sleep

To gain the benefits of sleep, it was thought that the whole brain must switch off. But experiments suggest the right kind of rest can encourage our brain to improve memory and learning while we’re awake.

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How ultra-processed foods may damage your long-term brain health

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We’re finally learning what happens to gifted children in adulthood

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How healthy is your brain? We now know how to find out

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Parenting may permanently improve brain health for mums and dads

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‘Fusogenic’ neurosurgery let paralysed pigs walk again – are we next?

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The surprising ways your brain changes from your 20s to your 40s

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The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age

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What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind

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Why your brain needs plenty of “Aha!” moments

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The autism pioneer who says the spectrum isn’t working

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Why autism pioneer Uta Frith wants to dismantle the spectrum

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What to read this week: The 21st Century Brain by Hannah Critchlow

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