7 d. ago Jeffrey Meldrum dead aged 67: World’s foremost Bigfoot expert dies after battle with brain cancer

JEFFREY Meldrum, the scientist who stalked Bigfoot, has died at the age of 67. The professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University died on September 9 in Pocatello, Idaho. His wife, Lauren Stewart, posted on social media, saying that his cause of death was brain cancer. Meldrum became known for the scientific rigor...

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8 d. ago Scientists reveal the surprising age at which your brain reaches its peak

With each passing day, you may feel like you're getting further past your peak. But panic not - as a new study suggests your best days may still lie ahead of you.

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1 week ago Experts reveal the one thing even over 50s can do to help prevent dementia

The findings add to evidence that giving up cigarettes may help prevent dementia

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1 week ago Whatever your age, quitting smoking ‘lowers your dementia risk’

QUITTING smoking even in old age could help to stave off dementia. A study found that former smokers’ memory and speech declined significantly slower than people who still puffed cigarettes. Ditching fags younger would have greater benefits but scientists at University College London said: “It is never too late.” About six million Brits smoke tobacco...

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1 week ago This high fat diet may be key to keeping brain young, scientists say

Findings may help find earlier intervention to prevent Alzheimer’s in people at highest risk

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2 w. ago Female athletes have faster reaction times on day they ovulate, study finds

Variation of 80 milliseconds ‘a big difference’ at elite level, while they also make fewer mistakesFemale athletes have reaction times 80 milliseconds faster and make fewer mistakes on the day they ovulate, according to research.Researchers at University College London (UCL) studied how different stages of the menstrual cycle and levels of activity affected women’s brain function. They tracked 54 women aged 18 to 40 not using hormone-based contraception and grouped them according to how much exercise they took: inactive (reported not taking part in any form of structured exercise), recreationally active (taking part in at least two hours of structured exercise a week), competing in any sport at club level, and elite (competing in any sport at national or international level). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Common sleep problem could be ageing your brain six months faster every time

A new study revealed certain sleep habits are making people’s brains a full year older than they actually are, putting people at risk of cognitive decline and a range of other issues

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3 w. ago Common morning activity ages your brain and creates 'fog' expert says

Lev Fomchenkov says millions of people are 'damaging their brains;' when they are most vulnerable

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3 w. ago Poor scores on this sleep test may indicate faster brain ageing, scientists say

Researchers say brains of people with poor sleep appear on average a year older than their actual age

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4 w. ago Mikel Arteta pays tribute to former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar following death

Vigar died age 21 after suffering a ‘significant brain injury’ during a match

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4 w. ago ‘New’ tweak to common diet ‘slows brain ageing and could prevent dementia’ – and 17p drink is key

TWEAKING a popular diet - plus sipping on a cheap 17p drink - could slow down brain ageing and help ward off dementia. It's no secret that the Mediterranean diet has been linked to major health benefits - from boosting heart health to lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. Previous research has also shown...

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4 w. ago Billy Vigar dead aged 21: Former Arsenal academy star passes away after suffering 'significant brain injury' during match

Vigar's tragic death was announced on Thursday evening by his club Chichester City. He suffered the injury during an away match at Wingate and Finchley on Saturday.

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4 w. ago Billy Vigar, Chichester and former Arsenal player, dies after sustaining brain injury

Vigar, 21, sustained injury in league game on SaturdayChichester say he was ‘playing the sport that he loved’The Chichester City forward Billy Vigar has died at the age of 21 after sustaining a “significant brain injury” in a game last Saturday. The former Arsenal player was injured in an Isthmian League match at Wingate & Finchley, leading to its abandonment after 13 minutes.Chichester said in a statement: “After sustaining a significant brain injury last Saturday, Billy Vigar was put in an induced coma. On Tuesday he needed an operation to aid any chances of recovery. Although this helped, the injury proved to much for him and he passed away on Thursday morning.” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Billy Vigar dead age 21: Former Arsenal academy star passes away after suffering 'significant brain injury' during match

Vigar's tragic death was announced on Thursday evening by his club Chichester City. He suffered the injury during an away match at Wingate and Finchley on Saturday.

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