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The Pulse

Medical findings for a healthier body Restoring the ageing brain’s waste-disposal system Recent research highlights a link between neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and the brain’s reduced ability to clear harmful waste, which affects healthy brain and body function. Ageing slows the brain’s waste-removal process, known as the glymphatic system. The glymphatic system […]

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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

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A story of courage and survival

WellBeing reader Kristine Matheson shares how, when diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2005, she conquered her death sentence using food as medicine and reframing her mindset. It was Easter 2005 when I received the devastating news from my oncologist: I only had six months to live with a diagnosis of stage IV metastasised melanoma. My […]

Soothing Inflamed Brains

If you’re experiencing forgetfulness, irritability, clumsiness or trouble focusing, it’s possible that brain inflammation could be playing a role. In this special report, we look at some natural ways to reduce inflammation in your brain and get your brain functioning at its best.