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Keto diet may protect against cognitive decline
Source: Medical News Today
Ketogenic, or keto, diets are low-carb and fat-rich, and many people who follow such regimens do it to shed excess weight. However, a keto diet may bring other benefits, too. In particular, it may help keep the brain healthy and young, as new research in mice seems to suggest.
New screening tool could help diagnose early cognitive decline in dementia from home
Source: Science Daily
An international team of scientists have developed a new way to screen for age-related cognitive decline at home using a test which asks people to detect sounds and flashes on their laptop or phone.One-third of US adults may unknowingly use medications that can cause depression
Source: Science Daily
A new study suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression or increase the risk of suicide.
When muscles weaken with age
Source: Science Daily
Age-related changes in the peripheral nerves can drastically reduce the quality of life. Scientists have now identified what triggers such changes.A dual-therapy approach to boost motor recovery after a stroke
Source: Science Daily
Scientists have shown that combining a brain-computer interface (BCI) with functional electrical stimulation (FES) can help stroke victims recover greater use of their paralyzed arm -- even years after the stroke.
