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This debilitating brain disease is rare. But its early symptoms are often mistaken for anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue or dementia.
Taking up a hobby like art, dance or music classes could have significant hidden benefits.
Recent studies show that it’s possible to maintain good cognitive health as we age with certain leisure activities and pursuits that stimulate the brain.
Dementia’s effects on the brain can cause death. But they can also lead to other complications, which can then be fatal.
Better sleep may help clear toxins associated with dementia from the brain.
New mouthguard technology to detect possible concussion will make its debut at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. It could soon be more common at all levels of the game.
A new study has found lithium acts as a natural defender against the harmful proteins that are linked with cognitive decline.
A new sport features two men running at each other at full pace before colliding. How is this appealing, considering the concussion risks?
New research has backed the call to delay tackling in junior sports before the age of 12 due to the risk of sports-related concussions.
It’s never too early – or late – to protect your brain. Research shows dementia prevention could begin as early as childhood.
Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.
Functional neurological disorder can be hard to distinguish from other conditions. Some patients feel misunderstood and their symptoms dismissed.
Moving your body can have a big impact on your brain – and it doesn’t have to be a workout at the gym.
Stroke can be devastating and life-changing but there are lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce your risk.
Yoga is shown to benefit mental health, reduce risk of age-related diseases and even protect cognitive function.
The study shows cognitive processing speed increased even when participants were moderately active.
Music has a powerful effect on the brain.
A new portrait of NRL star Wally Lewis brings home the consequences of brain trauma in ways traditional science communication struggles to achieve.
The link between head injuries and degenerative brain disease CTE has been widely accepted. But there may still be some grey area.
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Professor of Biological Psychology, Loughborough University
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Professor, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Health Science, Swinburne University of Technology
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Research Fellow, UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Research Fellow in Neuroimmunology, UCL
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Affiliate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Bond University
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Physical activity researcher, Deakin University | Lecturer in science communication, The University of Melbourne
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Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neurogenetics, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Public Health; Director, Centre for Public Health Research, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience, City St George's, University of London
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Contract Lecturer in Digital Media, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Richmond
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Senior Lecturer in Healthy Ageing, The University of Queensland