Common suicide myths debunked
As part of world suicide prevention day today, researchers at the Mayo Clinic are debunking some of the most common myths that surround suicide. “There are many steps we can take to tackle this public...
View ArticlePredicting Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have found a way to predict when people will begin developing cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer’s disease years before the first symptoms of memory loss...
View ArticleTongue twisters teach speech secrets
Try saying these popular phrases ten times fast! She sells seashells by the seashore, if Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, how many pickled peppers would Peter Piper pick? Or how about this...
View ArticleDementia epidemic predicted
Courtesy: ADI The number of people living with dementia will more than triple worldwide by 2050, according to a new report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). The new estimates come from the...
View ArticleReduce your dementia risk with exercise
There’s another reason to exercise besides your heart or your waistline. New findings from a 35 year study show exercise reduces the risk of dementia. “What the research shows is that following a...
View ArticleGene mutation could significantly increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a rare genetic mutation that strongly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. “Advances in genetic technology are allowing...
View ArticleFirst link discovered between altitude & concussions
A new study found high school athletes playing at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions than those closer to sea-level. “This is the first time any research has linked altitude to sports-related...
View ArticleAnother reason to get 8 hours of sleep
Most of us have a hard time squeezing in six hours a night, but there’s another reason to try for eight hours of sleep and it doesn’t include your waistline. New findings from Uppsala University in...
View ArticleThe truth about a man’s memory
If your husband is absent-minded, forgets your wedding anniversary and birthday or the name of your new neighbor, it’s not their fault! It’s in their genes. In this new study, published in BMC...
View ArticleWanted: Valentine’s Day vacation
Many men struggle each year trying to find that perfect gift to give their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Well, stop guessing and spring for a romantic getaway! The second annual pleasure index study...
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