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Research shows heart attack survivors may be at higher risk of mental weak
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 8 (ANI): According to a new study, about one in three survivors of a heart attack experienced a significant mental decline in the days and months after the heart attack.
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Govt aims to clear backlog of about 1.02 crore cataract surgeries from Jun
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): The Central government plans to conduct a special campaign during the next three years to clear the backlog in surgeries for cataract and severe visual impairment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said sources on Monday.
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Research: Individuals with diabetes, cognitive decline can be at higher he
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): According to a new study, people with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individuals with diabetes.
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Survivors of heart attack might be at greater mental decline risk: Study
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): A heart attack's impact on the brain may be more serious than previously understood. According to a study, about 1 in 3 heart attack survivors showed a significant mental decline in the days and months following their heart attack.
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Collaborative efforts needed for enhancing awareness about hearing disorde
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 3, (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stressed on the importance of collaborative efforts for enhancing awareness among communities regarding hearing disorders and hearing impairment.
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Scoring low in simple memory test linked to Alzheimer's biomarkers, sugges
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Minnesota [US], February 24 (ANI): One may have 'an elephant's memory', but how far can that help in preventing dementia? A recent study found that among people with no memory or thinking problems, having a poor score on a simple memory test may be linked to biomarkers in the brain associate
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IDCA to organise national zone cricket championship for deaf
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) is organising the third one-day national zone cricket championship for players with hearing impairment between February 23 and 27.
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Does autism affect brains of boys and girls differently? Study suggests so
Updated : 4 years ago IST
California [US], February 21 (ANI): Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system and affects the overall cognitive, emotional, social and physical health of the affected individual. Accord
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Researchers discover how long does takes to recover from concussion
Updated : 4 years ago IST
California [US], February 20 (ANI): A new study has suggested that people with mild traumatic brain injuries may be more likely to have a cognitive impairment, cognitive decline or both one year later, compared to people who were not injured.
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Study finds how long does it takes to recover from concussion
Updated : 4 years ago IST
California [US], February 17 (ANI): Concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body. It can lead to temporary cognitive symptoms. A new study has suggested that people with mild traumatic brain injuries may be more likely to have cognitive
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Older people in good shape have fitter brains: Study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): Seventy to eighty-year-olds who train for better fitness are better at solving cognitive tasks and are less likely to suffer cognitive impairment, according to a recent study.
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Study suggests older people in good shape have fitter brains
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, seventy- to eighty-year-olds who train for better fitness are better at solving cognitive tasks and are less likely to suffer cognitive impairment.
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