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Study reveals how ear can inform brain of whether hearing is impaired
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A cochlear signal, whose exact purpose has been unknown since its discovery roughly 70 years ago, most likely informs the brain about whether the ear is functioning normally or not. This is the finding of a study conducted by Linkoping University in Sweden. Its findings are a key piece of th
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This is how Sonam Kapoor prepped up for visually impaired role in 'Blind'
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Directed by Shome Makhija, 'Blind' is a Hindi remake of the 2011 Korean crime thriller of the same name, which was directed by Ahn Sang-hoon. It stars Sonam Kapoor, Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey, and Shubham Saraf.
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Flexible, supportive company culture makes for better remote work: Researc
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The pandemic made remote work the norm for many, but it wasn't always a joyful experience. Remote work has many advantages, including improved flexibility, inclusivity for parents and individuals with impairments, and work-life balance. However, it can also produce problems with teamwork, co
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G20 event emphasises global action for promoting adolescent mental health
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 24: Mental health is a critical concern among today's youth. It profoundly affects their development, impairing growth and hindering their ability to reach their full potential. According to United Nations (UN) data, approximately one in seven teenagers suffers fro
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Women with common cardiac rhythm disorders have quicker cognitive deterior
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to research presented at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)1 and published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, women with atrial fibrillation progress more quickly to cognitive impairment and dementia
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Brain waves can predict cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A recent University of Iowa study's findings may aid in the improvement of cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis as well as the development of novel biomarkers and targeted treatments for the illness's cognitive symptoms.
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Study finds how brain waves can predict cognitive impairment in Parkinson'
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
For Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, a few minutes of data collected from a single electrode put on top of the head may be sufficient to anticipate cognitive issues, including dementia. The results of a recent University of Iowa study may aid in the improvement of cognitive impairment in P
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Study reveals muscle fat content predict risk of cognitive decline
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a 5-year rise in fat accumulated in the thigh muscle was revealed to be a risk factor for cognitive impairment.
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Long Covid can impact quality of life more than some cancers: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The researchers discovered that many long-term Covid patients were extremely unwell and had fatigue scores that were worse or comparable to persons with cancer-related anaemia or severe kidney impairment. They also had lower health-related quality of life scores than those with advanced meta
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Israeli research reveals brain's mechanism for memory consolidation during
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The study found that the brain consolidates memories during sleep through coordination between the hippocampus and frontal cortex. Moreover, the researchers managed to improve memory consolidation by utilizing deep-brain stimulation during sleep.The study found that the brain consolidates me
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Researchers find walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adul
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The study, which was published this month in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, looked at the brains and story recollection abilities of older adults with normal brain function and those with mild cognitive impairment, which is a slight decline in mental abilities such as memory, re
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Study reveals how wearable brain scanner can evaluate brain function
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
For the first time, new research has shown that a wearable brain scanner can evaluate brain function when people are up and walking around. This discovery could aid in the understanding and diagnosis of a variety of neurological conditions that impair mobility, such as Parkinson's disease, s
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