Just like trying to walk and talk at the same time can be challenging for some, a new study suggests that difficulties in multitasking may be a warning sign of potential dementia. Inability to perform two tasks simultaneously has long been linked to cognitive decline in older adults. This study provides further evidence that struggling […]
Published on March 22, 2023
New research has revealed that the long-believed ‘obesity paradox’, where overweight or obese patients with heart failure were assumed to fare better than those of normal weight, may not actually exist. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, suggests that measuring the ratio of waist to height is a more accurate indicator for predicting […]
Published on March 22, 2023
Imagine your brain as a highway system, with axons as the roads connecting different regions. Just like how road maintenance ensures smooth traffic flow, the brain has its own maintenance crew to keep the axons in good shape. Unfortunately, with age, this crew starts slacking off and the axons become less efficient, leading to cognitive […]
Published on March 22, 2023