#New study links ‘good’ cholesterol with dementia

#New study links ‘good’ cholesterol with dementia

A study shows that so-called “good cholesterol” may not be as healthy as previously believed.  The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, claims that high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, could increase dementia risk for older people. Researchers tracked more than 180,000 California residents through health surveys for about two years…

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#Chat bots could be key to early Alzheimer’s detection

#Chat bots could be key to early Alzheimer’s detection

“Chat bots could be key to early Alzheimer’s detection” Artificially intelligent chatbots like ChatGPT can be medically refitted and might prove critical in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, new research from Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems suggests. “Our proof-of-concept shows that this could be a simple, accessible and adequately…

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#Robert Irwin reveals family heartbreak on The Project

#Robert Irwin reveals family heartbreak on The Project

“Robert Irwin reveals family heartbreak on The Project” Robert Irwin has opened up about his family heartbreak on The Sunday Project. The beloved conservationist was a guest host of the show, joining Hamish Macdonald, Georgie and Michael Hing to talk about a range of topics including the Socceroos bowing out of the FIFA World Cup and the growing…

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#Alzheimer’s linked to swearing and bad parking

#Alzheimer’s linked to swearing and bad parking

“Alzheimer’s linked to swearing and bad parking” Memory loss is a prominent symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, but that’s only one of many signs of the disorder. The disease, which affects 5.8 million people in the US, often presents as forgetfulness, irritability and trouble communicating. Earlier this month, researchers said they’d uncovered another sign of the…

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#Brain-zapping helmet could ‘cure’ dementia in major breakthrough

#Brain-zapping helmet could ‘cure’ dementia in major breakthrough

“#Brain-zapping helmet could ‘cure’ dementia in major breakthrough” Zapping the brain with infrared light could boost dementia patients’ memory and muscle control, a study claims. Durham University scientists found using a specially equipped helmet to beam invisible waves of light into healthy brains improved people’s memories and thought processing. They said it could pave the…

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#Calculator can predict risk of being diagnosed with dementia

#Calculator can predict risk of being diagnosed with dementia

“#Calculator can predict risk of being diagnosed with dementia” You can count on Canadian researchers to build a calculator that can predict your chances of developing dementia. Researchers at the Ottawa Hospital, the University of Ottawa, the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES developed an online calculator empowering people over 55 to understand how they can…

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