Neurology
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healthFast Walking in Seniors Linked to Sharper Brains After 80
A new study finds older adults who walk briskly, called 'super movers,' have half the risk of cognitive decline compared to their slower peers.
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healthDriving Patterns May Indicate Early Memory Loss with 82% Accuracy
Research reveals GPS tracking of driving habits can predict cognitive decline, raising public health implications.
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healthAlzheimer's Patient Regains Function After Psilocybin Treatment
A case report reveals a woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories following psilocybin mushroom use, marking a potential medical breakthrough.
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healthQuitting Smoking Cuts Dementia Risk 16% But Only If Weight Stay Stable
Quitting smoking in later life lowers dementia risk by 16%, but only if weight gain is limited to less than 5 kg, new study finds.
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healthQuitting Smoking May Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
New research shows quitting smoking reduces dementia risk, with benefits approaching never-smokers after seven years smoke-free.
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healthBlood Type A Linked to Higher Stroke Risk Before Age 60
Research shows a 16% higher early stroke risk for blood type A, while type O offers some protection.
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healthLandmark ADHD Brain Maturation Study Debunked by New Research
A new study reveals that the delayed brain maturation seen in ADHD children was actually a statistical artifact reflecting sex differences.
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healthLevetiracetam Shows Promise for Seizure Prevention in Elderly TBI Patients
New study suggests levetiracetam may be well-tolerated for seizure prophylaxis in patients over 80 after severe traumatic brain injury.