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Spirit Airlines Abandoned Dementia Patient At Texas Airport, Leading To His Death: Lawsuit
A lawsuit claims Spirit Airlines failed to assist a senior with dementia at Houston airport, causing a fatal accident.
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
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Smell Test For Alzheimer's Disease: Can It Detect Risk Years Before Symptoms?
Scientists are exploring smell tests as an early indicator of Alzheimer's risk, detecting brain changes years before memory loss occurs.
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More Than Just Tired? Why Daytime Napping In Older Adults Could Be An Early Warning Sign
Daytime napping in older adults is an early warning sign of certain health conditions. Here is what you need to know about daytime napping: its persistent nature should be observed, and timely medical advice is necessary.
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Coffee And Tea Combo Linked To Lower Risk Of Death, Study Finds
Incorporating moderate amounts of coffee and tea into your daily routine can be a simple and enjoyable way to support overall health.
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Got A Buffalo Hump? How It Is A Sign Of A Hidden Health Condition
A buffalo hump is fat accumulation at the neck base that may signal hormonal imbalances like Cushings syndrome or steroid side effects.
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Memory Problems Are Not Always Age-Related, Say Neurologists: This Is When Cognitive Changes Need Attention
Understanding the difference between age-related memory lapses and signs of cognitive decline is essential for early diagnosis and effective management.
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Is Your Brain Shrinking? Why Your Current Vitamin D Levels Could Matter In 20 Years
A new study says that your vitamin D level in your 30s and 40s is a determining factor of your brain age in your 60s and 70s. This is another reason to pay attention to your vitamin D levels to ensure your brain remains sharp and alert in your later
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Your Erratic Sleep Schedule Is Silently Harming You: Sleep Specialist Tells How to Fix It
From chronic fatigue and body aches to long-term heart risks, an irregular sleep schedule can have far-reaching impacts on your health.
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Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
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Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Trouble With Brain Function, Study Finds
Advancing chronic kidney disease may raise risk of cognitive decline, with attention, memory and brain function impacted, new JAMA study reveals.
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Reading, Writing And Learning New Languages May Delay Alzheimer's By Up To 5 Years
The new study says that engaging in activities like reading, writing and learning a language can help to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and slower cognitive decline.
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Targeting Brain Network May Make Parkinson's Treatment More Effective: Study
A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinson's disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain network linking cognition and action, rather than brain regions responsible for movements.
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Why The Type Of Carbs You Eat May Affect Dementia Risk: Low-GI Foods Matter
A large long-term study links the quality of carbohydrates, particularly glycaemic index (GI), to dementia risk.
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Spirit Airlines Abandoned Dementia Patient At Texas Airport, Leading To His Death: Lawsuit
A lawsuit claims Spirit Airlines failed to assist a senior with dementia at Houston airport, causing a fatal accident.
-
Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
-
Smell Test For Alzheimer's Disease: Can It Detect Risk Years Before Symptoms?
Scientists are exploring smell tests as an early indicator of Alzheimer's risk, detecting brain changes years before memory loss occurs.
-
More Than Just Tired? Why Daytime Napping In Older Adults Could Be An Early Warning Sign
Daytime napping in older adults is an early warning sign of certain health conditions. Here is what you need to know about daytime napping: its persistent nature should be observed, and timely medical advice is necessary.
-
Coffee And Tea Combo Linked To Lower Risk Of Death, Study Finds
Incorporating moderate amounts of coffee and tea into your daily routine can be a simple and enjoyable way to support overall health.
-
Got A Buffalo Hump? How It Is A Sign Of A Hidden Health Condition
A buffalo hump is fat accumulation at the neck base that may signal hormonal imbalances like Cushings syndrome or steroid side effects.
-
Memory Problems Are Not Always Age-Related, Say Neurologists: This Is When Cognitive Changes Need Attention
Understanding the difference between age-related memory lapses and signs of cognitive decline is essential for early diagnosis and effective management.
-
Is Your Brain Shrinking? Why Your Current Vitamin D Levels Could Matter In 20 Years
A new study says that your vitamin D level in your 30s and 40s is a determining factor of your brain age in your 60s and 70s. This is another reason to pay attention to your vitamin D levels to ensure your brain remains sharp and alert in your later
-
Your Erratic Sleep Schedule Is Silently Harming You: Sleep Specialist Tells How to Fix It
From chronic fatigue and body aches to long-term heart risks, an irregular sleep schedule can have far-reaching impacts on your health.
-
Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
-
Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
-
Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Trouble With Brain Function, Study Finds
Advancing chronic kidney disease may raise risk of cognitive decline, with attention, memory and brain function impacted, new JAMA study reveals.
-
Reading, Writing And Learning New Languages May Delay Alzheimer's By Up To 5 Years
The new study says that engaging in activities like reading, writing and learning a language can help to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and slower cognitive decline.
-
Targeting Brain Network May Make Parkinson's Treatment More Effective: Study
A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinson's disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain network linking cognition and action, rather than brain regions responsible for movements.
-
Why The Type Of Carbs You Eat May Affect Dementia Risk: Low-GI Foods Matter
A large long-term study links the quality of carbohydrates, particularly glycaemic index (GI), to dementia risk.
