Dementia refers to a set of symptoms marked by a decline in cognitive abilities, including memory, language, reasoning and everyday tasks. It can result from various causes, such as Alzheimer's disease, vascular problems, ...
Mar 27, 2024
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People in lower socioeconomic positions throughout their lives have a higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment by the age of 50, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.
Mar 22, 2024
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Through regular trips to the doctor, we all know our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Mar 13, 2024
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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry have investigated how stress hormones affect the early development of brain cells in the cerebral cortex of the fetus. The cortex is the crucial area of the brain for ...
Mar 5, 2024
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Researchers have found that adolescents being bullied by their peers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and in turn experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved ...
Feb 5, 2024
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A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role.
Jan 12, 2024
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There are at least 40 symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause. These symptoms can have a serious affect on a woman's day-to-day life and well-being, which is why having access to timely and effective treatment is so important.
Dec 21, 2023
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People who are often stressed can feel calmer by making certain adjustments to their breathing. Possibly this also positively affects concentration and attention. Psychologist Roderik Gerritsen studied the effects of breathing ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Children born between 32 and 38 weeks' gestation are more likely to have developmental disorders—such as language delay, cognitive impairment, ADHD and Cerebral palsy—compared with children born at full term, according ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Researchers have unveiled crucial insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults in Canada, identifying social determinants that contribute to disparities in sleep satisfaction, efficiency, and duration. The ...
Nov 29, 2023
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