29 h. ago Study suggests 40Hz sensory stimulation may benefit some Alzheimer’s patients for years

Five volunteers received 40Hz stimulation for around two years after an early-stage clinical study. Those with late-onset Alzheimer’s performed better on assessments than Alzheimer’s patients outside the trial.

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57 h. ago Listening to music most days could guard against dementia, study suggests

Listening to music most days could guard against dementia, study suggests  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago Building hypersonic planes won't demand a significantly different design approach, study suggests

Hypersonic planes could fly from Sydney to Los Angeles in just an hour. What's standing in the way of such ultra-fast planes becoming reality is our understanding of how the turbulence they generate as they fly at such high speeds impacts their design. Now, a new study suggests that building hypersonic planes may not require a significantly different design approach.

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4 d. ago Daily coffee may protect the heart in unexpected way, study suggests

New research suggests that coffee may actually help prevent atrial fibrillation recurrence after treatment, contradicting long-held warnings about caffeine.

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5 d. ago Bite of dark chocolate could sharpen your memory within an hour, study suggests

Bitter compounds in cocoa, berries and red wine may boost memory by 30% within an hour by triggering brain's alarm system, a new Japanese study reveals.

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7 d. ago Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes, study suggests

New study reveals gum disease treatment can reduce cardiovascular risk by 10% annually, with intensive dental cleanings showing significant heart health benefits.

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1 week ago Walking a Few Thousand Steps Daily May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Study Suggests

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.

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2 w. ago Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, suggesting simple lifestyle changes could protect brain health.

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2 w. ago Climate Change Made Hurricane Melissa 4 Times More Likely, Study Suggests

Unusually warm ocean temperatures fueled one of the worst hurricanes on record. New research finds climate change increased the storm’s likelihood.

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2 w. ago Couples choosing separate beds may face unseen challenges, study suggests

New research reveals that sleeping apart from your partner may harm psychological well-being in older couples, challenging recent trends promoting separate bedrooms.

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2 w. ago Video conferencing apps can leak location data through audio channels despite privacy controls

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become essential for work, education, and social connections. While these platforms offer controls such as disabling cameras and muting microphones to safeguard user privacy, a new study suggests that video conferencing may not be as secure as many assume.

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3 w. ago Gray hair could play surprising role in cancer defense, study suggests

Scientists have discovered why gray hair and deadly melanoma are connected through the same stem cells that respond to DNA damage in opposite ways depending on their environment.

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3 w. ago New vitamin compound shows promise for reversing Alzheimer's damage to the brain

A new vitamin K-based treatment could help replenish lost neurons in Alzheimer's patients, offering hope for slowing neurodegenerative disease progression.

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4 w. ago Experimental treatment eases knee arthritis pain without surgery or pills

A new study suggests that low-dose radiation therapy could fill the treatment gap between pain medications and joint replacement surgery for knee osteoarthritis patients.

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