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"Sure. Challenge Him To...": Harris On Trump's Cognitive Test Remark
Kamala Harris said Monday she would take a cognitive test in response to jabs from Donald Trump, and challenged the ex-president to take one too as mental fitness becomes a battle line in the White House race.
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Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy
A Canadian study found that women with breast cancer who engaged in aerobic exercise during chemotherapy experienced improved cognitive function, often referred to as “chemo-brain.” This clinical trial, involving 57 women, highlighted the positive effects of physical activity on mental clarity and overall quality of life. Although formal cognit...
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Is Biden Competent For 2nd Term? Health Experts Call Out "Raging Ageism"
As Biden's verbal gaffes, shaky voice, and other troubling signs have brought an intense focus on the President's mental acuity, experts are calling on him and Trump to pass additional cognitive tests, while warning against leaping to conclusions.
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Menopause: How Does Screening Help Women Approaching Menopause?
In this article, we go over menopause symptoms and how testing might assist distinguish them from other medical issues.
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Pets Help Protect Your Brain As You Get Older, Says Study
According to a study, people who owned a pet for more than five years scored better on cognitive memory tests than those living without interspecies housemates.
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Video Games Shown to Improve Children's Cognitive, Memory Skills in New US Study
Video games could have a positive impact on children's cognitive and memory skills, according to a new US study. Prior research had focused on detrimental effects, linking gaming with depression and increased aggression, while the new study looked at survey answers, cognitive test results, and brain images from around 2,000 nine- and ten-year-olds,...
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Phones, Smartwatches, Other Digital Devices Make You Smarter, Suggests Study
A new study conducted by UCL researchers has found that using smartphones, smartwatches and other digital devices can improve the memory skills of a person. For the test, the team developed a memory task for 158 volunteers aged between 18 and 71. It was found that using a digital device as external memory helps people to remember the information sa...
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A Single Brain Scan Could Be Enough to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease, Suggests New Research
Getting tested for Alzheimer's disease today can involve a painstakingly vast number of tests and scans, including memory and cognitive tests and brain scans, before producing the results. New research by a team at Imperial College London now suggests that a single MRI scan can help detect Alzheimer's disease. The research was undertaken.
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Trump Touts 5-Word Memory Test As Showing He Is "Cognitively There"
Donald Trump has divulged details of a cognitive test he "aced" -- including a five-word memory challenge he said proved he had the "mental stamina" to lead the US.
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Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts And Legumes May Aid Cognitive Health - Study Reveals
It was found that individuals who consumed these healthy foods scored higher in the tests of verbal fluency - an important characteristic of cognitive functions.
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Weight Loss: Exercise Helps Boost Memory In Heart Failure Patients
During the research, the "Montreal Cognitive Assessment" test was used to measure cognitive function and exercise capacity was measured with a six-minute walk test.
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Can A Saliva Test Advance Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis?
A saliva test would prove useful in clinical settings for its ease and non-invasive nature. Scientists have identified biomarkers in saliva samples that can help in diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
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Trump Scored "30 Out Of 30" In Cognitive Test, "Very Healthy": White House Doctor
President Donald Trump requested that his first formal medical exam include a cognitive test and "did exceedingly well," receiving a score of 30 out of 30, the top White House doctor announced on Tuesday afternoon.
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Donald Trump Is Sharp, But Needs To Lose Weight, Says White House Doctor
US President Donald Trump passed a cognitive test and is in overall excellent health, but needs to lose 10 to 15 pounds by eating better and starting to exercise, the White House physician said on Tuesday.
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Multi-Gene Test May Better Predict Who Will Suffer From Dementia
A new test that combines the effects of over two dozen gene mutations - which individually lead to only a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease - can better predict who will suffer from dementia or cognitive decline, scientists say.
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"Sure. Challenge Him To...": Harris On Trump's Cognitive Test Remark
Kamala Harris said Monday she would take a cognitive test in response to jabs from Donald Trump, and challenged the ex-president to take one too as mental fitness becomes a battle line in the White House race.
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Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy
A Canadian study found that women with breast cancer who engaged in aerobic exercise during chemotherapy experienced improved cognitive function, often referred to as “chemo-brain.” This clinical trial, involving 57 women, highlighted the positive effects of physical activity on mental clarity and overall quality of life. Although formal cognit...
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Is Biden Competent For 2nd Term? Health Experts Call Out "Raging Ageism"
As Biden's verbal gaffes, shaky voice, and other troubling signs have brought an intense focus on the President's mental acuity, experts are calling on him and Trump to pass additional cognitive tests, while warning against leaping to conclusions.
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Menopause: How Does Screening Help Women Approaching Menopause?
In this article, we go over menopause symptoms and how testing might assist distinguish them from other medical issues.
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Pets Help Protect Your Brain As You Get Older, Says Study
According to a study, people who owned a pet for more than five years scored better on cognitive memory tests than those living without interspecies housemates.
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Video Games Shown to Improve Children's Cognitive, Memory Skills in New US Study
Video games could have a positive impact on children's cognitive and memory skills, according to a new US study. Prior research had focused on detrimental effects, linking gaming with depression and increased aggression, while the new study looked at survey answers, cognitive test results, and brain images from around 2,000 nine- and ten-year-olds,...
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Phones, Smartwatches, Other Digital Devices Make You Smarter, Suggests Study
A new study conducted by UCL researchers has found that using smartphones, smartwatches and other digital devices can improve the memory skills of a person. For the test, the team developed a memory task for 158 volunteers aged between 18 and 71. It was found that using a digital device as external memory helps people to remember the information sa...
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A Single Brain Scan Could Be Enough to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease, Suggests New Research
Getting tested for Alzheimer's disease today can involve a painstakingly vast number of tests and scans, including memory and cognitive tests and brain scans, before producing the results. New research by a team at Imperial College London now suggests that a single MRI scan can help detect Alzheimer's disease. The research was undertaken.
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Trump Touts 5-Word Memory Test As Showing He Is "Cognitively There"
Donald Trump has divulged details of a cognitive test he "aced" -- including a five-word memory challenge he said proved he had the "mental stamina" to lead the US.
-
Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts And Legumes May Aid Cognitive Health - Study Reveals
It was found that individuals who consumed these healthy foods scored higher in the tests of verbal fluency - an important characteristic of cognitive functions.
-
Weight Loss: Exercise Helps Boost Memory In Heart Failure Patients
During the research, the "Montreal Cognitive Assessment" test was used to measure cognitive function and exercise capacity was measured with a six-minute walk test.
-
Can A Saliva Test Advance Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis?
A saliva test would prove useful in clinical settings for its ease and non-invasive nature. Scientists have identified biomarkers in saliva samples that can help in diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
-
Trump Scored "30 Out Of 30" In Cognitive Test, "Very Healthy": White House Doctor
President Donald Trump requested that his first formal medical exam include a cognitive test and "did exceedingly well," receiving a score of 30 out of 30, the top White House doctor announced on Tuesday afternoon.
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Donald Trump Is Sharp, But Needs To Lose Weight, Says White House Doctor
US President Donald Trump passed a cognitive test and is in overall excellent health, but needs to lose 10 to 15 pounds by eating better and starting to exercise, the White House physician said on Tuesday.
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Multi-Gene Test May Better Predict Who Will Suffer From Dementia
A new test that combines the effects of over two dozen gene mutations - which individually lead to only a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease - can better predict who will suffer from dementia or cognitive decline, scientists say.
