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Mind

The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age

Neuroscientist Emily Rogalski studies superagers – people in their 80s or 90s with unusually keen memories, whose lifestyles suggest ways to slow cognitive decline

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What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

Mind

What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

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Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies

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Mind

Why your brain needs plenty of “Aha!” moments

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The autism pioneer who says the spectrum isn't working

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The autism pioneer who says the spectrum isn't working

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Uta Frith

Mind

Why autism pioneer Uta Frith wants to dismantle the spectrum

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Mind

What to read this week: The 21st Century Brain by Hannah Critchlow

Culture

Mind

How your heart rate variability can offer an insight into your mind

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I don’t see images in my head. Can training give me a mind’s eye?

Mind

I don’t see images in my head. Can training give me a mind’s eye?

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Mind

The best kind of olive oil for brain health

The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds that only works if we choose the right kind

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Life

Single-celled organism with no brain is capable of Pavlovian learning

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Mind

Birdwatching may reshape the brain and build its buffer against ageing

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Mind

Why our brains tune things out and how to overcome it when you need to

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Technology

Dutch air force reads pilots' brainwaves to make training harder

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