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A smartphone self-assessment for memory can detect initial indicators of Alzheimer’s disease
The development of smartphone-based memory assessments, which have shown promise in identifying "mild cognitive impairment" (MCI), a precursor…
Research indicates that vaccinated elderly individuals seldom experienced breakthrough COVID infections
A publication in the Journal of American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) has revealed that nursing home residents who…
Why we all hate waiting
In 1981, Tom Petty famously sang about the challenges of waiting, describing it as the hardest part. This…
Study by UNCG shows connection between selenium and COVID-19 death rates
Chemists at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro have published a paper in the journal Antioxidants, unveiling…
Over a billion individuals worldwide are grappling with obesity
Since 1990, obesity has emerged as the predominant form of malnutrition in numerous countries, experiencing a surge across…
Selenium supplementation safeguards against obesity and may prolong lifespan
A study published today in eLife reveals that incorporating selenium into diets shields against obesity and delivers metabolic…
Size Matters: Understanding the Neuroanatomy Behind Trigeminal Neuralgia’s Response to Treatment
The publication in the journal *Cephalalgia*, recognized as the official outlet of the International Headache Society, unveils groundbreaking…
Does the Mediterranean diet genuinely reduce your risk of dementia?
Several studies have proposed that adhering to a healthy diet could lessen the likelihood of developing dementia. However,…
Research pinpoints characteristics of cities conducive to supporting the mental health of young people
As urban centres worldwide continue to attract young individuals for employment, education, and social interactions, a recent study…
Investigating a possible new therapy for endometriosis
In the United States, approximately 15% of women of childbearing age have endometriosis. This condition is distinguished by…
The new dressing robot can imitate the actions of care workers
Researchers have made a breakthrough by developing a new robot capable of replicating care workers' two-handed techniques for…
Impoverished areas associated with increased risk of dementia and accelerated brain ageing
Residing in less affluent areas is associated with both quicker brain ageing and a heightened risk of developing…
Research identifies alterations in cognitive function among elderly drivers through the use of sensors installed in vehicles
It is estimated that between four to eight million older adults in the United States who are experiencing…
Fresh perspectives on the role of serotonin in governing behaviour
For several decades, the prevalence of anxiety and depression has been on a steady incline globally, a situation…
As we age, our cells become less likely to express longer genes
Ageing might not primarily hinge on specific "ageing genes" but rather on the length of a gene. That…