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Mitch McKenny is unlikely to run again after spending four weeks running from Broken Hill to Newcastle, including the last 380 kilometres with severe pain in his hip.
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Rare condition of visual hallucinations affects people with vision impairment
Hallucinations are synonymous with mental illness, but a condition affecting the vision impaired community has been under-reported and under-diagnosed.
West Coast Eagles star posthumously diagnosed with CTE
An examination of AFL premiership player Adam Hunter's brain, donated for research by his family, confirms he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
'I watched my husband change': Dementia diagnoses being missed, study finds
Dementia researchers are calling for changes to the way one of the most common forms of younger-onset dementia is diagnosed, arguing current guidelines are overly restrictive and could delay access to treatment and clinical trials.
I watched my mother succumb to dementia. Will it come for me, too?
After witnessing my mum's cognitive decline and with dementia now the leading cause of death for Australian women, I can't help but wonder: Will I be among them?
Woman's new normal is non-stop migraine symptoms
Claire Szymanski woke one morning with what she thought was a "shocking" headache and four years on the pain has not stopped. Ms Szymanski is one of an estimated 4.9 million Australians who live with migraine.
When Samuel's mum died, he didn't expect EMDR to be his 'circuit breaker'
Celebrities like Miley Cyrus are speaking about the benefits of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. But what is EMDR and its role in psychological treatment?
Soccer heading can alter brain chemistry, new research shows
It is an integral part of the game, but newly published research shows that heading a soccer ball can have "acute" effects on the brain.
Trauma surgeon describes 'enormous' daily e-scooter toll in hospital
Royal Perth Hospital's head of trauma services says a huge number of preventable e-scooter injuries are leaving lifelong effects, as a friend of last weekend's fatal crash victim says his death was avoidable.
Run It Straight craze suggests 'bodies are disposable, pain is performative'
As this trend spreads, concerns are growing about the risks of brain injuries and the intense pressure on young men to prove themselves.
NeuroRhythm is a group therapy program for brain injury survivors
The NeuroRhythm program, run over the past five weeks, was designed to help provide mental and physical therapy to people with brain injuries.
NeuroRhythm is a group therapy program for brain injury survivors
The NeuroRhythm program, run over the past five weeks, was designed to help provide mental and physical therapy to people with brain injuries.
Brain injury survivors connecting through rhythm and music
The NeuroRhythm program combines dance with Djembe drumming to offer participants a space to express themselves and connect with others.
As interest in combat sport grows, athletes look to protect their heads
Knockouts are the aim of the game, but competitive boxers are looking to minimise head trauma as knowledge of its impact grows.
Composer finds way to keep making music after his own death
Can we continue a creative life after death — and should we? They're questions you'll come face-to-face with as you walk past the "brain in a jar" at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Mum says new diabetes drug would be 'kind of magic' if it works
The drug, given as an injection under the skin, combines fragments of a protein found in the beta cells of people with type 1 diabetes and vitamin D to calm the immune response.
Shingles is not the only viral condition that can affect the brain
The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of the other bugs scientists have under the microscope.
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For people with migraine, exercise is a 'double-edged sword'
For many people who live with migraine, exercise has been reported as a trigger for attacks. But studies also show that exercise can be prescribed as a non-medical treatment that could decrease their frequency, intensity and attack duration.
How HRV, a popular smartwatch stat, can help maximise your workout
HRV has long been used by elite athletes to dictate their training schedule and it has now become a "buzzword" among the broader community.
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The brain science of perimenopause can change everything for women
'Brain fog' during perimenopause is real, and it can disrupt women's lives and careers. It's one of many cognitive impacts of the transition to menopause.
Retired nurse's crippling headaches lead to rare diagnosis
When Rose Kruze started suffering from debilitating headaches, she had no idea they were a symptom of an under-diagnosed brain condition.