Loneliness strengthens the parts of our brains associated with imagination

Loneliness strengthens the parts of our brains associated with reminiscing, future planning and imagination to help us overcome social isolation, study finds Researchers examined MRI scans, genetics and psychological data on UK adults They compared the scans of ‘often lonely people’ to those who aren’t lonely  The team discovered notable differences in the brains of … Read more

Alexei Navalny poisoning ‘strengthens Russia’ says Novichok survivor

Novichok survivor Charlie Rowley says the latest poisoning has given ‘Russia strength to carry on and get away with it’. Charlie, 47, spent weeks in hospital and still suffers with the effects of his contact with the deadly substance. His partner Dawn Sturgess died after being exposed to the nerve agent in July 2018 following … Read more