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New Zealand blackcurrants have been found to be good for brain

black-currant-bigCHICAGO: Researchers have discovered that blackcurrants in New Zealand are good for helping to stay mentally young and agile.

A study, conducted by scientists at Plant and Food Research in New Zealand in collaboration with Northumbria University in the UK, shows that compounds in the Read More »

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Alzheimer’s finding questions copper hypothesis

copper scrapBOSTON: An international team of researchers has found that there is a shorter form of beta-amyloid that safely binds copper when in excess protecting the brain tissue from damage. The discovery will help researchers better understand the complicated brain chemistry behind dementia and specifically Alzheimer’s Read More »

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Reading for pleasure builds empathy and improves wellbeing

BooksLOS ANGELES: There is strong evidence that reading for pleasure can increase empathy, improve relationships with others, reduce the symptoms of depression and the risk of dementia, and improve wellbeing throughout life, new research has found.

The report brings together a strong and growing body of Read More »

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Children’s book written to help children understand Alzheimer’s

booksHOUSTON: Children’s author, Julia Jarman, has written her latest book with families in mind. ‘Lovely Old Lion’ tells the story of a young lion faced with the realisation that his grandpa King Lion is becoming forgetful.

The story was created to help young children understand Read More »

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