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Imagine you want to play an instrument, like the melodica! But what if I told you that in just 10 weeks of training, it could potentially improve your brainpower? This study explores the effects of short-term musical instrument training on cognitive function in healthy older adults. Previous studies have shown that longer training periods can […]
Think of your body as a bustling city with different neighborhoods. In this study, scientists zoomed in on a particular neighborhood called ‘inflammatory biomarkers’ and examined its relationship with another neighborhood called ‘delirium.’ Using a fancy technique called Mendelian randomization (MR), they analyzed genetic instruments associated with various inflammatory biomarkers and their impact on the […]
Just like a detective puts together the pieces of a crime, scientists are uncovering how sensory deficits contribute to the complex puzzle of Alzheimer’s disease. While AD primarily affects cognition, researchers have started to recognize the prevalence of sensory impairments and their potential role as diagnostic biomarkers. This literature review explores the sensory deficits and […]
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