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How stress affects your heart, skin, memory and fat deposits

stressed-stress-relax DALLAS: As a nation, we’re all feeling a little anxious right now. In the uncertain days following the Brexit vote, Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, warned that “economic post-traumatic stress” might sweep Britain.

Sweaty palms, racing heart and queasy feelings in times Read More »

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Could yo-yo dieting increase your risk of dementia?

rj_yoyo MIAMI: Yo-yo dieting could increase your risk of dementia, a new study warns.

The medical community has long advised people to keep their levels of ‘bad cholesterol’ from fatty and sugary foods to a minimum.

But new research suggests that letting those levels fluctuate by Read More »

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Delirium in older patients after surgery is linked to cognitive decline

delirium_150DALLAS: A new study in Boston has found growing evidence that for older patients, experiencing delirium after surgery may be linked to long-term cognitive decline, which is a known marker for Alzheimer’s disease.

Delirium is a common, yet serious and often deadly disorder that affects Read More »

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All brain training protocols do not return equal benefits

braintraining_150LOS ANGELES: Cognitive brain training improves executive function whereas aerobic activity improves memory, according to new Center for BrainHealth research at The University of Texas at Dallas.

The study found that healthy adults who participated in cognitive training demonstrated positive changes in executive brain function as Read More »

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