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Higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may increase Alzheimer's di
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): Higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease in older men, suggest a new study from researchers at Uppsala University. Higher BP at night than in daytime may increase Alzheimer's disease risk
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Afternoon naps associated with better mental agility
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study have found that taking a regular nap during afternoon time can be linked to better mental agility in people.
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Study: e-cigarettes trigger inflammation in the gut
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): Touted by makers as a "healthy" alternative to traditional nicotine cigarettes, new research indicates the chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading to a variety of health concerns.
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Artemis Hospitals Commemorates National Brain Week to Disseminate Awarenes
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 28 (ANI/NewsVoir): Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, in association with the Indian Academy of Neurology, organized a week-long awareness campaign 'My Health My Responsibility' to commemorate National Brain Week from 18th December 2020 to 24th December 2020. W
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Scientists discover mutations associated with early onset of dementia
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], December 22 (ANI): Scientists at Trinity College Dublin today announced a significant advance in our understanding of an early-onset form of dementia that may also progress our understanding of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
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Scientists show what loneliness looks like in the brain
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 15 (ANI): This holiday season will be a lonely one for many people as social distancing due to COVID-19 continues. A new study shows a sort of signature in the brains of lonely people that make them distinct in fundamental ways, based on variations in the volume of
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Z-drugs can increase risk of stroke, fractures among dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 6 (ANI): In a novel study, researchers suggest that strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia.
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New research sheds light on threats of Z-drugs for dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 28 (ANI): According to research from the University of East Anglia, strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia.
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Study sheds light on danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 24 (ANI): Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia - according to research from the University of East Anglia.
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Study suggests actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): A good command on more than two languages provides neurological benefits and protects against cognitive decline associated with ageing, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Michigan [US], November 18 (ANI): Lesbian, gay and bisexual -- or LGB -- people are more vulnerable to one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the country: dementia, according to new research from Michigan State University.
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Retinas: New potential clues in diagnosing, treating Alzheimer's
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 18 (ANI): A study led by the Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery has identified certain regions in the retina - the lining found in the back of the eye - that are more affected by Alzheimer's disease than other areas.
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