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Dementia: What you need to know about this growing condition

October 24, 2015

Dementia: What you need to know about this growing condition

Often incorrectly considered a disease, dementia actually refers to a group of symptoms that negatively affect memory and social abilities, resulting in an interference with daily functioning. Primarily, problems with memory and impaired judgment or language are the two major areas affected by dementia

The concussion epidemic: Should helmets be banned from football?

October 24, 2015

The concussion epidemic: Should helmets be banned from football?

American football is conducive to a number of serious injuries, but there is one that has received a substantial amount of attention: mild traumatic brain injury and concussions. As more people turn their attention to this problem, an increasing amount of focus has been placed on the football helmet - leading some to wonder if it should be banned altogether.

Early detection of Alzheimer’s may be possible through spinal fluid test

October 24, 2015

Early detection of Alzheimer’s may be possible through spinal fluid test

A new test may be able to spot Alzheimer’s years before the onset of clinical symptoms, giving physicians much more time to save the brain’s neurons from destruction.

Getting active after a cancer diagnosis may extend life

October 24, 2015

Getting active after a cancer diagnosis may extend life

For people diagnosed with cancer, the risk of cancer death falls as physical activity rises, according to a new analysis of more than 70 existing studies.

6 ways to beat your bad genes

October 24, 2015

6 ways to beat your bad genes

Learn how to make the most of what nature gave you to improve your physical fitness

Daily cannabis smokers risk health, wellbeing

October 24, 2015

Daily cannabis smokers risk health, wellbeing

Teenagers who use cannabis daily run a higher risk of becoming drug dependent, committing suicide or trying other drugs and are less likely to succeed at their studies than those who avoid it, researchers said on Wednesday.

India soon to be polio-free, boosting global immunization efforts

October 24, 2015

India soon to be polio-free, boosting global immunization efforts

India on Monday marked three years since its last reported case of polio, paving the way for it to be declared free of the crippling virus and boosting efforts to wipe out the disease globally, the Organization (WHO) said.

5 factors that raise your skin cancer risk

October 24, 2015

5 factors that raise your skin cancer risk

More reason to do regular skin checks: Melanoma rates in young women have skyrocketed. A Mayo Clinic study finds they've increased eightfold between 1970 and 2009. (Show a derm any new or changing moles.) These are some potential causes of skin cancer.

Special veg-rich diet may slow cognitive decline in elderly, study shows

October 24, 2015

Special veg-rich diet may slow cognitive decline in elderly, study shows

A diet rich in green leafy vegetables, beans, berries, whole grains and wine can help to slow normal brain aging and cognitive decline, researchers said on Tuesday.

Loneliness linked with dementia risk

October 24, 2015

Loneliness linked with dementia risk

People who feel lonely may have an increased risk of developing dementia — whether or not they are married or have social support, according to a new study