Browsing: Brain

Struggling to concentrate or remember things? That’s brain fog – a common but frustrating condition that can affect not just your cognition, but also your general wellbeing.

A new ultrasound technique could help creatine – best known for its bodybuilding benefits – cross the blood-brain barrier and restore cognitive function.

Putting in another all-nighter to meet your deadline? A study finds long working hours may reshape the brain in ways we are only beginning to understand.

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery offers a safer, more precise way to treat complex brain conditions. With smaller incisions and advanced technology, it reduces pain, scarring, and recovery time.

Imagine wanting to say something but being unable to express it. That’s the daily reality for millions living with aphasia. Learn what causes this misunderstood condition, how it affects lives, and the steps we can take to support those diagnosed.

Dual task training combines physical exercise with mental tasks, enhancing brain health, coordination, and cognitive performance. Gyms like SPARKD in Singapore are leading the way, helping people of all ages stay fit and sharp through holistic training.

Brain Bank Singapore, Southeast Asia’s first brain bank, has gained 380 pledges to advance research on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mental health disorders. This vital work focuses on understanding neurological conditions within Asian populations.

New guidelines from the American Stroke Association emphasise prevention strategies like regular physical activity, a Mediterranean-style diet, and proactive health screenings to help reduce the risk of a first stroke.

While high cholesterol and smoking are known stroke risks, factors like air pollution, sleep disorders, and oral health also play a role. This article uncovers these hidden stroke triggers and offers lifestyle tips to help you stay protected, from improving sleep hygiene to maintaining dental care.

Eli Lilly gains approval for their Alzheimer’s drug donanemab (Kisunla) in Japan, offering another treatment targeting amyloid plaques like Eisai’s Leqembi as the ageing population drives a rise in dementia cases.