on the brain

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I’m trying to scroll less on my phone, so maybe I’ll watch “The Great British Bake Off” or something that’s not too taxing on the brain.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Kobi was diagnosed with hydrocephalus that causes a dangerous build-up of fluid on the brain.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

The effect music has on the brain is still relatively unknown, but some hypotheses suggest that music engages multiple brain areas at once, acting like a full-brain workout, Jaffa said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

This setup allowed the researchers to distinguish the separate and combined influences of diet quality and physical activity on the brain and behavior.

From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025

"It isn't very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain."

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger