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Determine new proteins that cause memory loss in the elderly
US researchers on August 28 have identified a new protein in the brain that causes dementia in the elderly.
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Chocolate helps enhance memory in the elderly
The study performed on 60 people at an average age of 73, and no one had dementia. They drink two cups of chocolate regularly every day for a month.
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Singapore investigates dementia and depression in the elderly
National University of Singapore (NUS) has conducted a 10-year study of depression and dementia to find out if loneliness increases the risk of getting these diseases in…
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Down syndrome increases the risk of dementia
US and Argentinian scientists say people with Down syndrome have a higher risk of developing other diseases, such as dementia, according to UPI news agency.
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Astronauts increase the risk of dementia
Long flights in space, such as a trip to Mars, may increase the risk of developing dementia in humans.
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Mindful activities help older people stay alert
This is a new study published at the annual meeting of the North American Radiology Association in the United States.
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Hormone detection helps recall memory
A new study on elderly people said that feel-good hormone (a hormone that makes you happy) helps to recall memory.
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New hope for Alzheimer's patients
US scientists have just opened a new ray of hope for Alzheimer's patients with scientific work to confirm their work
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Learning a foreign language helps the brain grow
Studying a new language can increase the size of some brain areas significantly, according to new research by Swedish experts.
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Prayer regularly reduces the risk of dementia
According to a study linked between US and Israeli scientists, regular prayer may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's up to 50%. The US National Institute of Healt…
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The habit of drinking increases the risk of cognitive decline
Researchers in the UK found that people who were often drunk were at a higher risk of cognitive decline, according to Toronto Sun. The study was conducted at the Univers…
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Winter-born babies are insane?
Specifically, the birth season can affect all factors, from visual acuity to eating habits, from birth defects to later personalities. Previous studies also imply that t…
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New findings on the effects of depression
Dr. Deborah E. Barnes of the University of California, San Francisco (USA) and colleagues examined medical data of 13,535 people and examined symptoms of depression in m…
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Cocaine wreaks havoc on the brain
Over the years, the brain loses its gray matter - the brain tissue that forms neurons. The decline in gray matter is associated with many signs of old age such as forget…
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Smarter thanks to fluent in 2 languages
The new finding shows that mastering two languages creates a change in brain activity. It can profoundly affect the brain, even improve cognitive abilities that are un…