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Dr Mazda Turel’s prescription for living long, thinking good at THE WEEK ‘Healthy Young Mind, Healthy India’

Your daily commute may be good for your brain: Here’s why you shouldn’t rush it

During a journey home, we have an opportunity to gradually move away from the demands of the working day

When was the last time you were truly bored? Your brain may actually need it

We rarely have to sit with a quiet moment for more than a few seconds. And this may be changing the way we experience boredom

How your daily routine could be protecting or damaging your brain

On World Brain Day, neurologists are warning that while people are living longer, their brains are increasingly under assault from poor sleep, chronic stress, diabetes, obesity, pollution and excessive screen time

Poor sleep increases the risk of brain disorders: Warning signs you should never ignore

A night of good, restful sleep helps to clear away toxins from the brain, which accumulate during wakeful hours

Meditation calms the brain in just 3 minutes: Harvard study

Researchers found measurable calming brain activity within minutes, even in first-time meditators 

IIT Madras unveils world’s most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem

ANCHOR, developed by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, maps the brainstem from the prenatal stage to adulthood at unprecedented cellular detail.

From poor sleep to stress: 6 everyday habits that are silently killing your brain over time

By the time symptoms become noticeable, these 6 habits may already have affected brain function significantly

Your desk job could be increasing stroke risk—Here’s why

Stroke is increasingly affecting young adults, driven by stress, sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and sleep deprivation

Apollo neurologist lists the 7 lifestyle changes that can save you from STROKE

Stroke is a leading cause of death and one of the top causes of long-term disability, leaving many survivors with weakness, speech difficulties, or cognitive impairment

Guru Somasundaram in Demonte Colony 3: The science behind why horror feels so real

Experts explain how the brain reacts to crucial fight-or-flight responses, making scary movies both terrifying and strangely enjoyable

International Women's Day 2026: Neurologist explains 10 ways to protect the female brain at every age

This Women’s Day, explore how hormones, lifestyle, and social factors influence women’s brain health—and the simple habits that can protect it

Delhi doctors save 5-day-old baby with rare brain condition

The critical condition was detected during the last trimester of pregnancy, which causes excess fluid buildup in the brain

Ant-Man actress Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after traumatic injury: What is a concussion?

Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly has revealed she suffered brain damage following a traumatic brain injury, shedding light on the serious and long-term effects of concussions

India’s dementia crisis: How your kitchen, walks, and friends can save your brain

From diet and exercise to sleep, sensory health, and social connection, protecting your brain starts long before old age

Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn in induced coma: What is meningitis and how dangerous is it?

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma in a Brisbane hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis

Sabarimala pilgrims asked to stay vigilant as brain-eating amoeba cases rise — check Karnataka government’s advisory here

Rising cases of Naegleria fowleri–linked brain infections in Kerala have prompted Karnataka to issue a safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sabarimala

Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal links ageing with gravity in viral post, sparks debate on social media

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal's post went viral, claiming that gravity gradually reduces blood flow to the brain, causing brain ageing, which then accelerates ageing of the body

Can dementia risk increase with multiple mental health disorders?

A study published in BMJ Mental Health reveals that the risk of developing dementia increases sharply with each additional psychiatric disorder

Trouble sleeping? It could raise your dementia risk by 40 per cent

Two new studies suggest that chronic sleep problems may accelerate brain ageing and increase the risk of dementia

World Stroke Day: How AI in healthcare is revolutionising stroke diagnosis and saving lives

AI in stroke care leverages artificial intelligence to rapidly analyse CT and MRI scans, enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis and guiding immediate treatment decisions for stroke patients

Do you have a Ferrari brain?

Experts say that when guided properly, people with Ferrari brains can channel their energy and creativity toward exceptional achievements

Sugar sweeteners linked to faster brain ageing: Study

Individuals younger than 60 and those with diabetes who consumed high levels of sweeteners showed especially pronounced declines in verbal fluency and overall brain function

FACT CHECK: Can your thumb tell you whether you are ‘right or left-brained’?  

Experts suggest that a simple thumb test cannot determine which side of the brain is dominant. Brain hemispheres work together on all complex tasks, and career choices are influenced by multiple factors, not just one side of the brain

Study reveals brief exercise before tests significantly lifts children's academic scores

Study reveals how short high-intensity exercise can significantly boost children's academic performance and brain function