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

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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

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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

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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