Carol Kirkwood presents final BBC Breakfast weather forecast: ‘What’s a lie-in? I’ve no idea’

Not to milk it too much, but we’ll miss making Carol’s perfect brewpublished at 08:11 BST 08:11 BST Elizabeth RizziniBBC Weather Early shift workers are often fuelled by some kind of substance other than utter devotion to their job and obedience to the 03:00 alarm. Our Carol is no exception. She is powered by tea … Read more

Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline

From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while highlighting why timing may be critical for slowing cognitive decline.  Study: The association between gut microbiota and cognitive decline: A systematic review of the literature. Image credit: Toa55/Shutterstock.com The gut-brain axis is gaining importance as a modulator … Read more

Oura co-founder and Business Finland back Audicin’s €1.6M raise to wire nervous-system recovery into wearables and apps — TFN

Wellness tools typically demand something most people cannot spare: time, attention, and ideal conditions. Audicin is building around that gap. The Finnish neurotech startup has raised $1.9 million (€1.6 million) to scale a system that passively regulates the nervous system in the background of everyday life, without asking users to pause anything. The round includes … Read more