scalp

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Chen began by massaging my scalp for about 10 minutes, as I tried not to fall asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

One anonymous volunteer, who tried out the brain stimulation test, said the experience felt "like a warm shower or small drops of rain" on the scalp.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

EEG systems are worn as caps covered with electrodes that record brain activity from the scalp.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

It was the biggest scalp of her burgeoning career and Serbian great Djokovic, who is 20 years her senior, had a hand in it.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

I straighten the brim of the new running hat I bought with Dad’s gift certificate, which is not suffocating my scalp, thank goodness, but it does keep riding down my forehead.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison