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Dr Alex Knopman at Focus Neuropsychology accepts referrals for adult and adolescent neuropsychologic

17/02/2026

What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect. An excellent overview!

The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain is more than half a century old. The reality is more complex.

18/01/2026

What we get wrong about dopamine

Sometimes dubbed the 'pleasure chemical', dopamine is often wildly misunderstood. Nikolay Kukushkin delves into what the much-discussed neurotransmitter really does to our brains.

07/09/2025

Heard of the glymphatic system? This is a great article

Better sleep may help clear toxins associated with dementia from the brain.

05/09/2025

Do core memories really exist? We asked the experts

Some memories fade away, while others stay with us for life. But why can we remember some things and not others? And can you "make" a memory? This is what the experts say.

23/04/2025

Tremors, seizures and paralysis: this brain disorder is more common than multiple sclerosis – but often goes undiagnosed

Functional neurological disorder can be hard to distinguish from other conditions. Some patients feel misunderstood and their symptoms dismissed.

29/01/2025

Major Australian study finds lifestyle changes can delay cognitive decline! Congratulations to all the researchers involved in this huge study!

An online program aimed at improving diet, exercise and other modifiable risk factors for dementia has resulted in better cognition in older adults, Australian research has found.

28/01/2025

Fascinating! There's so much about how cognitive skills develop in children we still don't understand. Enjoy this read :)

Children's perception of time is relatively understudied. Learning to see time through their eyes may be fundamental to a happier human experience.

14/11/2024

Keep your brain healthy by challenging out with novel activities. Don't waste your time on digital "brain-training" games/apps!

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at their best.

21/08/2024

How much sleep is your phone's blue light really costing you? Here's what the science says

We’re told to avoid scrolling on our phones before bedtime or while in bed, but what does the science actually tell us about the impact of bright, blue light and sleep?

19/05/2024

The human brain has been shrinking – and no-one quite knows why. (Maybe it's the Instagram Effect?)

The brains of modern humans are around 13% smaller than those of Homo sapiens who lived 100,000 years ago. Exactly why is still puzzling researchers.

14/04/2024

What is it like to not be able to mentally visualise anything? Fascinating read.

Not everyone can picture images in their mind's eye and remember sounds or faces - but why?

24/03/2024

Developing a VR tool to test brain function. I love it! Still some barriers to overcome before this is rolled out for dementia diagnosis - and neuropsychological assessment remains the gold standard for early diagnosis.

Current methods of screening for dementia have a range of limitations. Using virtual reality for cognitive screening is still a new area, but it’s showing promise.

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