Browsing: Brain

Kuala Lumpur, 30 March 2026 – In conjunction with its 20th anniversary and World Autism Awareness Month 2026, Early Autism Project Malaysia is organising Run for Autism 2026, aimed at raising funds to expand access to autism services nationwide.

From infinite scrolling to dopamine loops, several factors contribute to shrinking attention spans in the digital age, but cognitive experts suggest we can still reverse the damage.

As Parkinson’s Disease cases rise in ageing Singapore, Alexandra Hospital is moving medical reviews out of the traditional clinic and into a social cafe setting. This innovative model aims to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and the emotional reality of living with a chronic neurological condition.

Somatic therapy focuses on the mind-body connection to help patients release stored trauma and regulate their nervous systems.

SINGAPORE, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 – Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, working with collaborators at Imperial College London and partners in Europe and the United States, have uncovered new insights into how an additional copy of chromosome 21 alters brain development in Down syndrome.

While we often choose fragrances to feel confident or attractive, the science of scent goes far deeper than surface-level beauty. From the evolutionary drive to find a genetically compatible partner to the emerging trend of neuro-perfumes, our olfactory system is a powerful driver of human connection. However, as we spray our favourite mists daily, medical researchers are beginning to uncover the long-term effects that synthetic chemicals may have on our hormones and respiratory health.

Love elicits physiological responses that calm the nervous system, strengthen the heart, and support our immunity.

Instant gratification is a satisfying rush that we have all felt, but what happens when that desire for quick rewards becomes a habit?

Visceral fat is not just a metabolic problem. Research shows it fuels inflammation, speeds up brain ageing, and raises the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Singapore, 17 November 2025 – A new study by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School has revealed that almost all community-dwelling older adults with advanced dementia in Singapore experience at least one potentially burdensome intervention in their last year of life.