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Memory issues, seizures in epilepsy might have a common cause
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Madison [US], December 8 (ANI): According to new research at the University of Wisconsin, damage to the part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can lead to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy.
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Study finds cataract surgery associated with lower dementia risk
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 7 (ANI): According to a recent study, there is strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.
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Researchers find first human evidence of how memories form
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Texas [US], December 7 (ANI): Researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Centre have identified the characteristics of more than 100 memory-sensitive neurons that play a central role in how memories are recalled in the brain.
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Study finds de-cluttering might not help demntia patients
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Norwich [UK], December 6 (ANI): According to a study conducted by the University of East Anglia, a clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia in carrying out daily tasks.
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Listening to favourite music improves brain plasticity: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], December 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T) and Unity Health Toronto have demonstrated that repeated listening to personally meaningful music induces beneficial brain plasticity in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease.
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Study finds common hypertension drug doesn't slowdown advanced Alzheimer's
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Bristol [UK], December 5 (ANI): The drug losartan, normally used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension does not effect in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in people with the mild-to-moderate disease after 12 months of treatment, suggests new research by the Uni
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Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia decreases social activity: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): A recent study examined how receiving a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias impacts social networks, social engagement and social support.
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Common hypertension drug doesn't slowdown progression of advanced Alzheime
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Bristol [UK], November 30 (ANI): According to new research by the University of Bristol the drug losartan, normally used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension does not effect in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in people with the mild-to-moderate disease after
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Research finds diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia decreases social activit
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Jersey [US], November 30 (ANI): Although it is believed that the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is quite crucial, a new study by Rutgers University has found that the diagnosis can lead to an unintentional impact on social relationships and social activity.
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Higher coffee intake prevents development of Alzheimer's disease: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Joondalup [Australia], November 28 (ANI): Coffee lovers, there's good news for you. According to new research, drinking higher amounts of coffee can make you less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
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Study says higher coffee intake prevents development of Alzheimer's diseas
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Joondalup [Australia], November 23 (ANI): If you are one of those people who can't start their day without a cup of hot coffee, we have some good news for you. New research has found that drinking higher amounts of coffee can make you less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
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Role of gene associated with Alzheimer's disease in brain's immune cells i
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): Indiana University School of Medicine researchers investigated how the immune cells in the brain -- microglia -- relate to a gene mutation recently found in Alzheimer's disease patients.
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