A little jolt helps the brain get back on track

BOSTON: A mild zap improves cognitive control in people with schizophrenia and may lead to new therapies.

Applying mild electrical stimulation to an area of the brain associated with cognitive control helps people with schizophrenia to recognize errors and adjust their behavior to avoid them Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The five hundred and seventy-third entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Secluded properties in the bush are being targeted by boomer buyers looking for a lifestyle change.

The acreage market has come a long way in 20 years, Read More »

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Shared ownership homes leave buyers frustrated and out of pocket

LOS ANGELES: The reason shared ownership is hailed as the answer to the housing crisis for multigenerational occupation is simple: aside from a social tenancy (which aspiring shared owners would not qualify for anyway) it is by far the cheapest way to secure a roof Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

CHICAGO: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to Read More »

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