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Does Sugar Cause ADHD, Dementia, Insomnia, Ageing? A Fact Check
A viral Instagram post by David Maher, who has 436,000 followers, claims that sugar has numerous harmful effects on the body, including the controversial statement that "sugar in a baby's brain is called ADHD."
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What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Stages, Types, And More
In this article, we will explore the symptoms, stages, and types of dementia, the associated health risks, preventive measures, and tips for managing the condition effectively.
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Eating 5 Mushrooms Daily May Help Combat Heart Disease And Dementia: Study
Mushrooms are a good source of two key antioxidants - ergothioneine and glutathione.
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Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
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How A Childhood Stutter Marked Early Signs Of Dementia For Bruce Willis
Before Bruce Willis' diagnosis with aphasia and later frontotemporal dementia (FTD), his wife Emma Heming Willis noticed subtle changes in his speech.
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How Air Pollution Is Harming More Than Just Our Lungs
Besides breathing difficulties, other side effects include headache, dizziness, lethargy, irritability in throat, itchy eyes and compromised immune system. Air pollution contributes to everything, from diabetes to dementia, from infertility to malignancy.
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Why Chronic Loneliness Is As Dangerous As Smoking: Debunking Myths From Facts
In this article, we will debunk common myths surrounding chronic loneliness and explore the scientific facts that make it a public health concern just as serious as smoking.
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Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into 'Movie Scenes'
New research shows that the brain organises daily experiences into segments, much like scenes in a movie. The study reveals that memory boundaries are not solely determined by external factors, but also by personal priorities and interpretations. The findings indicate that we have more control over how we perceive and recall experiences than previo...
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World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Theme, History And Symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day, observed annually on September 21st, aims to raise awareness, combat stigma, and advocate for research and support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
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British Couple Plan To Die In Double 'Suicide Pod' After Wife's Dementia Diagnosis
The couple, married for 46 years, will travel to Switzerland where voluntary assisted suicide has been legal in 1942.
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No Exercise, All Screen Time? You May Be Heading For Digital Dementia
Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Beware, coupled with no physical activity, it might take a toll on your brain's cognitive functions and lead to digital dementia, warned experts on Tuesday.
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
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Enzyme Link To Memory Loss In Mice Could Lead To Alzheimer's Breakthrough
A new mice study may have found an association between an enzyme and memory loss in elderly people, an advance that can someday pave the way for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Half Of Dementia Cases Can Be Curbed By Addressing These Key Risk Factors
Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far.
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Anxiety In Older Adults May Triple Risk Of Developing Dementia: Study
People with anxiety could be at three times the risk of developing dementia compared to those without anxiety, according to a study.
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Does Sugar Cause ADHD, Dementia, Insomnia, Ageing? A Fact Check
A viral Instagram post by David Maher, who has 436,000 followers, claims that sugar has numerous harmful effects on the body, including the controversial statement that "sugar in a baby's brain is called ADHD."
-
What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Stages, Types, And More
In this article, we will explore the symptoms, stages, and types of dementia, the associated health risks, preventive measures, and tips for managing the condition effectively.
-
Eating 5 Mushrooms Daily May Help Combat Heart Disease And Dementia: Study
Mushrooms are a good source of two key antioxidants - ergothioneine and glutathione.
-
Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
-
How A Childhood Stutter Marked Early Signs Of Dementia For Bruce Willis
Before Bruce Willis' diagnosis with aphasia and later frontotemporal dementia (FTD), his wife Emma Heming Willis noticed subtle changes in his speech.
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How Air Pollution Is Harming More Than Just Our Lungs
Besides breathing difficulties, other side effects include headache, dizziness, lethargy, irritability in throat, itchy eyes and compromised immune system. Air pollution contributes to everything, from diabetes to dementia, from infertility to malignancy.
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Why Chronic Loneliness Is As Dangerous As Smoking: Debunking Myths From Facts
In this article, we will debunk common myths surrounding chronic loneliness and explore the scientific facts that make it a public health concern just as serious as smoking.
-
Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into 'Movie Scenes'
New research shows that the brain organises daily experiences into segments, much like scenes in a movie. The study reveals that memory boundaries are not solely determined by external factors, but also by personal priorities and interpretations. The findings indicate that we have more control over how we perceive and recall experiences than previo...
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World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Theme, History And Symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day, observed annually on September 21st, aims to raise awareness, combat stigma, and advocate for research and support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
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British Couple Plan To Die In Double 'Suicide Pod' After Wife's Dementia Diagnosis
The couple, married for 46 years, will travel to Switzerland where voluntary assisted suicide has been legal in 1942.
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No Exercise, All Screen Time? You May Be Heading For Digital Dementia
Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Beware, coupled with no physical activity, it might take a toll on your brain's cognitive functions and lead to digital dementia, warned experts on Tuesday.
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New Study Reveals the Brain Stores Multiple Copies of Every Memory
Recent research sheds new light on how the brain stores and manages memories, revealing that it maintains at least three distinct copies of each memory. This study, conducted on rodents, provides valuable insights into the brain's memory encoding process and suggests that multiple types of neurons play a role in storing these memories. The research...
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Enzyme Link To Memory Loss In Mice Could Lead To Alzheimer's Breakthrough
A new mice study may have found an association between an enzyme and memory loss in elderly people, an advance that can someday pave the way for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
-
Half Of Dementia Cases Can Be Curbed By Addressing These Key Risk Factors
Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far.
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Anxiety In Older Adults May Triple Risk Of Developing Dementia: Study
People with anxiety could be at three times the risk of developing dementia compared to those without anxiety, according to a study.
