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Eating a lot is more prone to dementia
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Eating a lot is more prone to dementia

A new US study found that people who ate a high intake of 2,100-6,000 calories a day could increase their risk of dementia twice as much as those with a reasonable diet…

December 14, 2018
People who slowly walk easily lose memory
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People who slowly walk easily lose memory

A study published in the British Medical Journal in 2009 found that people who were slow to face the risk of death from heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems w…

December 14, 2018
The brain begins to die after age 45
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The brain begins to die after age 45

Research by British scientists demonstrates that the aging process of the human brain begins not at age 60 as it was previously conceived (based on which the Multilatera…

December 14, 2018
Prospects to manufacture drugs
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Prospects to manufacture drugs

Both the human brain and the rat brain produce a gene called PKR when the onset of senile dementia (Alzheimer's disease).

December 14, 2018
Australia produces an Alzheimer's vaccine
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Australia produces an Alzheimer's vaccine

On December 9, scientists at Sydney Neurological Research Institute (BMRI) at the University of Sydney in Australia said they had successfully researched a vaccine that…

December 14, 2018
The culprit causes amnesia and remedy
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The culprit causes amnesia and remedy

From long flights to not eating enough meat, there are many causes of forgetfulness. However, this disease is not without cure.

December 14, 2018
Crossword reduces the risk of insane
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Crossword reduces the risk of insane

A new study shows simple activities such as crossword puzzles, gardening, making snacks and singing can curb the progression of dementia, according to Top News.

December 14, 2018
Memory loss without vitaminB12
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Memory loss without vitaminB12

Lack of vitamin B12 will lead to dementia and cognitive decline in the elderly, according to a study by American scientists.

December 14, 2018
Alzheimer's disease is preventable
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Alzheimer's disease is preventable

According to new research results, more than half of all Alzheimer's cases can be prevented, through a combination of treatment and lifestyle changes in the early stages…

December 14, 2018