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GOV.UK: On the shoulders of Giants, what can Ireland learn … protection of children from Abusive Parents

Posted on March 9, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Menu Press release Government moves to protect children from abusive parents through new Courts and Tribunals Bill Children will be better protected from abusive parents as the Government moves to abolish the presumption of parental involvement in the new Courts … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: ‘A moment of real possibility’ in Alzheimer’s care. Comment: Cognitive Reserve, is common to all. People who have TBI or stroke realise the benefit of having same

Posted on March 9, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Health ‘A moment of real possibility’ in Alzheimer’s care Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer March 6, 2026 6 min read Experts explain how recent findings are demystifying disease that afflicts tens of millions worldwide Alzheimer’s disease is widely believed to be … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Ageing Independently, by design. Quote “But one successful example of the scattered housing is the Village model in Boston and elsewhere now, where people that are scattered throughout the city find each other through this villages group that provides services, social connection, and a sense of community.”

Posted on March 6, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Nation & World Aging independently, by design Most older adults say they want to spend their golden years in their own homes. The reality is more complicated, says urban planning expert. Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer March 5, 2026 7 min … Continue reading →

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Huffpost: Study Reveals Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk By Nearly 40%

Posted on March 4, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Study Reveals Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk By Nearly 40% “It engages multiple brain areas at once, acting like a full-brain workout,” experts say. By Brittany Wong Mar 1, 2026, 07:00 AM EST16 COMMENTS … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Brain’s “On-Switch” for Imagination Found. Comment: Post TBI, lost imagination. Search site Aphantasia. Quote: So profound a loss “Visual imagination, or “seeing in the mind’s eye,” is a unique function that allows people to relive past events, solve problems and envision the future.”

Posted on March 4, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

New research identifies the fusiform imagery node as the essential brain region for visual imagination, providing a biological basis for aphantasia. Credit: Neuroscience News Brain’s “On-Switch” for Imagination Found FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience ·March 3, 2026 Summary: About 3% of people are born … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: High-Speed Eye Tests Detect “Invisible” Brain Injuries

Posted on March 3, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

High-Speed Eye Tests Detect “Invisible” Brain Injuries FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience ·March 2, 2026 Summary: Can a single concussion from your youth still affect your brain ten or twenty years later? A new study suggests the answer is yes. Researchers used advanced eye-tracking technology … Continue reading →

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As SuperAgers age, they make at least twice as many new neurons as their peers. Comment: Hope for people who have had TBI or even a stroke. Cognitive reserve should be part of every person’s daily routine.

Posted on February 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Northwestern Now As SuperAgers age, they make at least twice as many new neurons as their peers SuperAgers’ hippocampi have a unique environment that supports the birth, survival of new neurons February 25, 2026 | By Kristin Samuelson A new study … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: After being abandoned by his mother and rejected by the rest of his troop, his zookeepers at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan provided Punch with an orangutan plushie as a stand-in mother. Videos of the monkey clinging to the toy have gone viral worldwide

Posted on February 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Author Disclosure statement Mark Nielsen receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Partners University of Queensland provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. The Conversation UK receives funding from these organisations View the full … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Chatbots Can Worsen Delusions and Mania

Posted on February 24, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

New research indicates that the agreeable nature of AI chatbots can unintentionally consolidate delusions and exacerbate symptoms in patients with severe psychiatric disorders. Credit: Neuroscience News Chatbots Can Worsen Delusions and Mania FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·February 23, 2026 Summary: For many, AI chatbots … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Did I say too much?

Posted on February 23, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Work & Economy Did I say too much? ‘Revealing’ author explains difference between TMI and the kind of healthy ‘oversharing’ that deepens relationships By Christina Pazzanese Harvard Staff Writer February 19, 2026 9 min read Opening up to others and disclosing … Continue reading →

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