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Study sheds light on new clues into a serious neurodegenerative disease
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Dementia encompasses a range of neurodegenerative conditions that lead to memory loss and cognitive deficiencies and affect some 55 million people worldwide. Yet despite its prevalence, there are few effective treatments, in part because scientists still don't understand how exactly dementia
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National Women's body to probe 'auction' of girls on stamp paper in Rajast
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of the reports that girls are "being auctioned on stamp paper". The Commission said that it has been reported that in many settlements of the village, girls are sold for prostitution on stamp paper.
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"We condemn Bhilwara incident, immediately took suo-moto cognizance...," s
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
"We condemn the Bhilwara incident, and immediately took suo-moto cognizance. Notice was issued to Bhilwara DM and SP to submit a detailed report in 3 days," Sangeeta Beniwal said.
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Study finds actors suppress their sense of self while playing new characte
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The research, published in Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, suggests that when actors take on a new character, they may be able to suppress their everyday self - implying that theatre training may have a big impact on the fundamental mechanisms of the human brain.
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Study: Crossword puzzles show greater cognitive improvement than computer
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The study found the benefits of crossword puzzles in improving memory functioning in older adults.
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"We assure all support to victim": Kerala Women Commission takes cognizanc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kerala Women's Commission has taken notice of threatening the victim in an alleged sexual abuse case against Perumbavoor MLA Eldhose Kunnappilly.
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Excess physical activity, less screen time linked to better function in to
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
"Executive function underlies your ability to engage in goal-directed behaviors," said University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign kinesiology and community health professor Naiman Khan, who led the study with graduate student Arden McMath and food science and human nutrition professor Sharon Do
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homeClass announces scholarships for meritorious kids this festival
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI/SRV): homeClass has made this 2022 festival better for all Indian school children! Scholarships are offered to meritorious kids who are eager to learn and get championship training to excel in competitive exams at the school level.
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Series of DNA variants linked to dyslexia identified during gene study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): For the first time scientists have pinpointed a large number of genes that are reliably associated with dyslexia. Around a third of the 42 genetic variants identified have been previously linked to general cognitive ability and educational attainment.
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Taking pictures of slides helps students in remembering the presentation:
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): During an instructor's presentation, students often prefer to take camera-phone photos of slides but it raises the question that whether this practice helps students remember the information.
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Miranda House College Fest: Delhi Police take suo moto cognizance, registe
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Delhi Police have taken suo moto cognizance and registered an FIR against some unknown persons after a video went viral in which a few men are seen attempting to enter the all-women Miranda House in the national capital during a Diwali Mela event organ
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Researchers reveal why healthy ageing requires an understanding of persona
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): According to a new study, older persons may be better supported as they age when their personalities are examined, such as whether they are more like orchids or dandelions.
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