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Gym steroids tend to make people forgetful claims study
LOS ANGELES: Taking steroids for strong muscles can affect people by making them forgetful, claims a new study.
Some people take anabolic steroids to boost muscle growth. But new research suggests that among other unwelcome side effects, steroids can affect the memory of users, making Read More »
Scientists have discovered that living near trees is good for your health
LOS ANGELES: In a new paper a team of researchers present a compelling case for why urban neighborhoods filled with trees are better for your physical health.
The large study builds on a body of prior research showing the cognitive and psychological benefits of nature Read More »
People with type 2 dementia suffer memory loss and declining decision-making skills
BOSTON: People with type 2 diabetes lose brain power as their ability to regulate blood flow drops, research suggests.
A study by experts suggests that the impact can be seen in memory and cognition tests – with the decrease in thinking skills dropping over just Read More »
Teenager develops new Alzheimer’s test which warns of disease before symptoms even occur
SAN JOSE: A 15-year-old school student has developed a test which could give up to 10 years warning of Alzheimer’s before symptoms even start to show.
Krtin Nithiyanandam developed a ‘Trojan horse’ antibody which can enter the brain and latch onto neurotoxic proteins, identifying the Read More »