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Study finds association between Thyroid problems, risk of dementia
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A study found that older persons with hypothyroidism, generally known as an underactive thyroid, may have a higher risk of dementia. People with thyroid conditions who needed to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy had a significantly higher incidence of dementia.
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Taimur showing off victory sign is Kareena Kapoor's 'big mood' for 2023
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Taking to Instagram, the 'Tashan' actor shared an image of her older son Taimur Ali Khan in a quirky pose.
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Birthday Special: A look at Vidya Balan's finest performances
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan is considered one of the most versatile actors in the Hindi film industry. Since making her big Bollywood debut in 2005, till now she has delivered some outstanding performances in her career. As the actor turns a year older today, take a look at her top 5 perform
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Canada joins list of countries imposing COVID rules on China arrivals
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Canadian government announced that this new requirement will come into effect on January 5, at which point travellers aged two and older will need to provide proof of a negative test before leaving for Canada.
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Green veggies good for blood vessel health: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study in the 'British Journal of Nutrition', older women who consume more green leafy vegetables including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage have less severe blood vessel damage.
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Billie Eilish's brother Finneas defends her relationship with 10-year olde
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Billie Eilish's brother Finneas O'Connell has stood up for his younger sister after she was criticized on social media for her relationship with The Neighborhood vocalist Jesse Rutherford due to their 10-year age gap.
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Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In findings published in JAMA Psychiatry, Ran Barzilay of the Perelman School of Medicine and CHOP, Jonathan Zandberg of the Wharton School, and Rebecca Waller of Penn's Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences show that restricting abortion access is linked to increased
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Research: Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Older people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the July 6, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The risk of developing dementia was eve
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Alien planet found spiralling to its doom around ageing star
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
For the first time, astronomers have spotted an exoplanet whose orbit is decaying around an evolved, or older, host star.
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Researchers say why exercise, mindfulness don't boost cognitive function i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A thorough investigation of whether mindfulness practise and exercise could enhance older adults' cognitive function revealed no such improvement following either intervention.
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Find out which factors are linked to optimal ageing
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
What factors contribute to "successful" or ideal ageing? A recent study tracked more than 7,000 Canadians in their middle and older years for about three years to determine the variables associated with well-being as we age.
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Older adults seek less emergency care due to potential costs: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to research published in the American Journal of Managed Care, 22% of older adults who may have required emergency room care instead stayed home due to worries about potential costs.
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