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Education may cut dementia risk claims study

Books BOSTON: A new study suggests a more educated population and better cardiovascular health contribute to a decline in new dementia cases.

The risk of developing dementia is decreasing for people with at least a high school education, according to a new study that suggests changes Read More »

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Medical marijuana can help fight degenerative brain diseases

MARIJUANA LOS ANGELES: A study has been conducted by the Hebrew University in Israel. The research showed that cannabinoid which is similar to the active ingredient of marijuana, protects mice from brain injury. Dr Esther Shohami, the lead author of the study said that although the research Read More »

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Taser guns’ impact on brain may undermine police questioning findsstudy

taser PHOENIX: Taser guns’ impact on cognition and reasoning has been found to potentially interfere with police questioning.

A comprehensive study from the US discovered participants showed short-term decline in brain functioning equivalent to dementia after being shocked by the stun guns.

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Dementia risk linked to high level of cynicism

cynical-man PHOENIX: A sunny outlook on life doesn’t just brighten your day in the present – it could also help protect your brain from dementia in the future.

A recent study found that people with cynical distrust – a belief that other people are motivated primarily Read More »

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