Shirley Ballas rushed to hospital after head injury
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was taken to hospital after a frightening fall. Scans revealed no skull fracture. Read her update and recovery plans here.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was taken to hospital after a frightening fall. Scans revealed no skull fracture. Read her update and recovery plans here.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas was taken for an emergency brain scan after a frightening fall at home. The 65-year-old has since provided a health update to fans. Read the full story.
Dive into the details of The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku 7176 from January 2026. Discover solving strategies and why this puzzle tests even the most seasoned logic fans. Can you crack it?
Explore the phenomenon of 'gamer brain'—the compulsive drive behind pointless gaming achievements. We examine the psychology, its portrayal in 'Baby Steps', and what it reveals about modern play.
Lorna Still, 34, from Beckton, has been named Carer of the Year by Headway UK for her devotion to her husband Ali, who suffered a life-changing brain injury in an e-bike accident.
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New research shows astronauts' brains physically shift within the skull after space missions. The changes, which partly persist, raise questions for future long-term space exploration.
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A father from Ceredigion has been sentenced to 35 years for attempted murder after throwing his infant daughter at a television, leaving her with catastrophic brain damage. Read the full court report.
Neuroscientist Ben Rein explains the science behind why isolation is as harmful as chronic stress, and how friendship improves recovery from illness. Discover the brain chemistry of connection.
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Groundbreaking research reveals the brain's final 'life recall' activity at death, with patterns similar to dreaming. Discover the science behind near-death experiences and what it means for our understanding of life's end.
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Discover practical strategies for a 2026 digital detox to reclaim your focus and improve mental wellbeing. Start your reset today.
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Daughter of Scotland and Man Utd legend Gordon McQueen tells inquest he believed heading the ball led to his vascular dementia. Read the full story on the growing evidence linking football to brain injury.
Moira Dingle's life implodes as she is arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in Emmerdale. With Cain's brain tumour diagnosis and a body buried on her land, her future looks bleak. Read the full spoilers.
Ready for a brain workout? Dive into today's medium-difficulty Sudoku puzzle, number 7165. A perfect mental challenge to test your logic and focus.
Discover the surprising solution to a logic puzzle celebrating World Logic Day. Find out how rational players Andy, Bea, and Celine end up with 4, 6, and 0 cookies. A fascinating exercise in game theory.
Facing long NHS waiting lists, patients are turning to private scans for results in days. Services like Scan.com offer MRI scans from £300 with direct booking. Discover a quicker path to diagnosis.
A landmark Australian study reveals intimate partner violence causes lasting brain trauma, with 84.2% of survivors suffering both strangulation and concussion. Learn the urgent need for awareness and specialist care.
Marvel star Evangeline Lilly discloses she has suffered brain damage following a severe concussion in May. The actor shares her diagnosis and recovery journey. Read her full story here.
After his heart stopped for 40 minutes, Patrick Charnley awoke blind with a brain injury. The vivid hallucinations he experienced led him to write a novel and forge a profoundly different, more contented life.
Marvel's The Wasp star Evangeline Lilly shares diagnosis of traumatic brain injury after a serious fall in Hawaii. The actress gives an emotional update on her recovery journey.
Royal Academician Tacita Dean recounts witnessing conceptual artist Ceal Floyer's courageous final work—a defiant gesture towards death—in a Berlin palliative care unit. A story of art, courage, and legacy.
Challenge your mind with the Guardian's first hard Sudoku puzzle of 2026. Can you solve number 7159? Test your logic and concentration skills today.
Test your logic with The Guardian's Sudoku #7157, a medium-difficulty puzzle. Perfect for a daily brain workout. Can you solve it?
Ania Hough's Boxing Day instinct led to a life-saving brain tumour diagnosis for her son Jamie, 8. She urges parents to push for scans if children have persistent headaches.
Private health scans from £95 offer a proactive, realistic way to tackle 2026 wellness goals. Scan.com provides fast access to MRI, ultrasound, and full-body screenings with quick results.
New research challenges the view that curiosity declines with age, revealing it becomes more targeted. Discover how maintaining broad curiosity can keep our brains young. Listen to the full podcast.