What most people think of when they hear the word “dementia” is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don’t know is that dementia can cause many different symptoms—affecting speech, behavior, sleep, motor function and more.
Category: 8. Health
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The four types of dementia most people don't know exist
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New trauma center cut gunshot travel time by 10 minutes, deaths fell 3.9%
For decades, Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods have experienced high rates of firearm violence, making speedy access to expert trauma care a matter of life and death. A recent study in JAMA Surgery helps quantify the impact of critical care: the…
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Six weeks of boxing training significantly lowers blood pressure in young adults
A study from researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso shows that just six weeks of boxing training can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve blood vessel function in young adults with elevated blood pressure or Stage 1…
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Why a man's health before pregnancy matters for the next generation
When we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might include good nutrition, taking dietary supplements, avoiding alcohol or smoking and managing their medications and health conditions….
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'Smart' bandage tracks wound status in real-time
Millions of people in the United States have chronic wounds, including those living with diabetes, patients recovering from burns, post-surgical patients and other people with injuries. For clinicians, early detection of infection, inflammation…
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Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets—but struggle to maintain it
Lots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. The study, published in Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup…
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Rethinking brain-like artificial intelligence: New study reveals hidden mismatches
A new study by York University researchers has found a potential striking flaw in artificial intelligence (AI) models. Artificial neural networks (ANNs), a type of AI model built to solve vision tasks for computers, have surprisingly emerged as…
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The new cholesterol guideline: What to know
For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for screening and managing blood cholesterol levels has been updated and jointly published in the Journal of the…
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Scientists solved the mystery of missing ocean plastic—and the answer is alarming
Scientists have uncovered something surprising in the Atlantic Ocean. The majority of plastic pollution may no longer be visible at all. Instead, it exists as nanoplastics, particles so small they are measured in billionths of a meter.
“This…
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Collagen supplements can help your skin and joints, large new study finds
Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work?
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