Relearning to walk and talk after a brain tumour
Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery. Source link
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Wellbeing in 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosters
Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images Wellbeing has become such a priceless (or in many cases pricey) endeavour that we can’t seem to get enough of it. Last year, we were mainlining magnesium, consuming creatine – a muscle boosting supplement that became mainstream, and we turned to AI chatbots for help with anything … Read more
Dr Alex shares five ways that running helps your brain
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running. Source link
Mum who lost her daughter to brain tumour calls for change
Sam Tucker Sam Tucker’s eldest daughter Molly was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was two years old A mother has called for earlier diagnosis of paediatric brain tumours after the death of her six-year-old daughter. Sam Tucker, originally from Bristol, believes “opportunities were missed” when her daughter Molly was diagnosed with a large … Read more
First Juvenile Huntington’s Disease brain donated to NIMHANS for research
The family of a patient with Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD), a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive neuro-degeneration, donated his brain to NIMHANS for research on Monday. The doctors said, “This is the first instance of a JHD brain donation at the institute.” Last year, the NIMHANS Brain Bank received its first brain donation from … Read more
‘Delighted’ Crowborough woman played clarinet in brain surgery
PA Media Denise Bacon experienced instant improvement in her finger movements A woman with Parkinson’s disease who played a clarinet while undergoing brain stimulation said she was “delighted” with how it went. Denise Bacon, 65, from Crowborough in East Sussex, experienced instant improvement in her finger movements as the electrical current was delivered to her … Read more
Flint mum says baby’s brain tumour symptoms dismissed as colic
Antonia Matthews and Danielle HerbertBBC Wales Corinne Wardle Molly had nine hours of surgery, aged just 12 weeks, when the tumour was finally discovered A mum whose baby daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour, after her symptoms were dismissed as colic and reflux for more than two months, is calling for better awareness of … Read more
Creatine – can muscle-boosting supplement help with brain fog?
Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporter BBC I have some in my cupboard. And I’m far from alone – creatine has become the supplement of choice for millions. Originally known for enhancing the performance of bodybuilders and athletes in the 1990s, this white powder is now entering the spice cupboards (well, that’s where I store mine) … Read more
Negative thinking can affect the brain: Study
Negative thinking can affect the brain Study Source link