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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 7d

Scientists have been exploring the role that neuroscience plays in ocean navigation.

My voyage to explore how Marshallese sailors find their way at sea without technology

Scientists have been exploring the role that neuroscience plays in ocean navigation.

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Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · 16d

Since it was first described in the 1940s, autism has been blamed on mothers, in one way or another (based on no evidence). Plus ça change

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · 23d

Episode 7 of Mempathy is out! It’s all about ‘implicit memory’ - the ways in which experiences can impact on feelings, even when there is no conscious recall. Link here but can also be found on all the usual podcast platforms: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-isvm4-...
#dementia #memory #memoryloss #Alzheimers

Episode 7: Unconscious memories

Why is it that a person with dementia-related memory loss can still seem to be affected by something that they can't remember? Jenny asks whether there is any point in taking her sister out for a nice...

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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Sep 7

'The social impact of live music event participation was rich and diverse and could be broadly categorized into four broad themes: Opportunities for Connection; Shared Experiences and Values; An Empowering Community; and A Sustained Sense of Community.'
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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Sep 6

Interested to know whether any clinical or research neuropsychologists have used or have an opinion on commercially available cognitive testing platforms, like Cognifit?

Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Aug 19

Episode 6 of Mempathy is all about the power of music for people with dementia-related memory loss. Having studied this for many years, it has been a joy to see it in practice with my mum. In the episode I share practical ways to get the best from music: mempathy.podbean.com/e/episode-6-...

Episode 6: The power of music | Mempathy

Episode 6 of Mempathy is all about the power of music. Our listener (who is supporting his sister with dementia) asks, “What is it about music that makes it so powerful? And do you have any tips on ho...

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Aug 17

Anyone else on here do NYT Strands? Someone needs to have a word with the compiler for today and yesterday and tell them to stop peddling brain myths!

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 16

How can music be such an extraordinary tonic for most of us, but leave others cold?

Some people just don’t like music – it may be down to their brain wiring

How can music be such an extraordinary tonic for most of us, but leave others cold?

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Aug 15

A short explainer for music anhedonia that I have just written for @theconversation.com theconversation.com/some-people-...

Some people just don’t like music – it may be down to their brain wiring

How can music be such an extraordinary tonic for most of us, but leave others cold?

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Aug 12

Bye bye, I love you? Looks fascinating! Thank you.

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you, this is very interesting and useful.

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Aug 12

Would be interested in reading your article if you’re able to share. I based the podcast on a number of review papers and also what I see in day to day life, but I’m always open to different interpretations of the data. I particularly like this paper: journals.ed.ac.uk/lifespanssty...

The Young and the Old: (t) Release in Elderspeak | Lifespans and Styles

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Jul 19

Oo do get in touch by email and we can compare notes. I’ve just written a book chapter on the musical reminiscence bump. Not out yet but might be useful.

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Jul 19

It’s a good question and one that comes up a lot. Last time I looked at it experimentally it was still there but need to re-run the study. There are reasons I think it will still exist but too complicated to explain on BlueSky!

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Jul 18

Looks very interesting and relevant. Will look it out.

Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Jul 14

Episode 5 of Mempathy is out! We discuss "Elderspeak", a phenomenon whereby younger people change their tone and vocabulary when speaking to someone older. This impacts on behaviour and cognition, for example reducing comprehension. Here: mempathy.podbean.com/e/episode-5-...

Episode 5: Elderspeak | Mempathy

The way we speak to people with memory loss really matters - not just what we say, but how we say it. In this episode Sonia and Catherine explore the concept of "elderspeak". Research shows that most...

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Pete Etchells @peteetchells.bsky.social · Jun 20

How do we have better tech conversations with our kids?

Episode 2 of Screen Sense available now!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1yiz...

Substack: screensensepodcast.substack.com/p/episode-2-...

Episode 2: How do we have better tech conversations with our kids?

Podcast Episode · Screen Sense: Parenting in a Digital World · 20/06/2025 · 45m

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Jun 6

Episode 4 of Mempathy is out! In it, we address the most common question I get asked: “Does my relative have dementia?” I outline some of the key things to look out for, and what steps can be taken regardless of whether you feel able to have that difficult conversation mempathy.podbean.com

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · Jun 6

Really looking forward to this!

Dr Pete Olusoga @dr-peter-olusoga.bsky.social · Jun 6

Heading down to Cheltenham Science Festival this weekend to talk about the Psychology of running an Ultramarathon with Susie Chan (pictured) and @catherineloveday.bsky.social (host).

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How to Run An Ultramarathon | Cheltenham Festivals

Could you run 50 kilometres? How about 250? Delve into what it takes for our minds and bodies to take on an ultramarathon. Psychologist Peter Olusoga works

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · May 28

Hurrah for Estonia! Banning phones in schools makes no sense to me whatsoever for so many reasons.

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · May 26

Of course we have to be cautious when extrapolating from animal studies but I often come across papers showing that modern music listening habits are associated with changes in hearing, see eg here for a systematic review: journals.lww.com/otology-neur...

Music-induced Hearing Loss in Children, Adolescents, and... : Otology & Neurotology

in the databases Embase, Medline (OvidSP), Web-of-science, Scopus, Cinahl, Cochrane, PubMed publisher, and Google Scholar. Only articles written in English were included. Study Selection: Articles ...

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · May 26

The obsession with compression may have real consequences when it comes to music listening. Original paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Prof Catherine Loveday @catherineloveday.bsky.social · May 14

Perfectly timed for us thank you!

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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · May 13

Alzheimer’s Society is looking for people living with dementia to take part in online Zoom sessions as part of their Time for Dementia Programme.

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