Coronavirus cases are continuing to decline drastically across the United States even as deaths hold steady near peak levels. On Thursday, a total of 152,478 new infections were reported, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, a dramatic drop from the 232,943 cases recorded just two weeks ago. What’s more, the seven-day rolling average of … Read more
Britain today confirmed another 28,680 cases of coronavirus in another week-on-week drop, with 24 per cent fewer than last Thursday. The number, although slightly higher than yesterday, is another sign that the third national lockdown in England is working and infections are coming under control. The Department of Health also announced another 1,239 people had … Read more
Just ten minutes of physical exercise a day during middle age can prevent the brain from decline, study shows Researchers studied 1,600 people over a period of 25 years looking at activity They found that those active in middle age had healthier brains later in life The team say 10 minutes of daily exercise can … Read more
Global study to investigate whether Covid infection could lead to long-term cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia YEARS after infection US and UK-based academics are planning a large-scale global study Will recruit and follow 40,000 people worldwide who have contracted Covid-19 Study will investigate if the viral infection increases risk of cognitive decline By Joe Pinkstone … Read more
High blood pressure at any age for even a short amount of time can speed up cognitive decline, study finds Researchers from Brazil monitored 7,000 local adults for a period of four years They measured each individual’s memory, verbal fluency and executive function Cognitive decline was worse among those with uncontrolled hypertension This damage can be … Read more
No need to hold back on the cheese and wine this Christmas: Study shows they can REDUCE risk of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline Researchers from the US studied the diets of nearly 1,800 Britons over a decade They compared this information with tests of their cognitive prowess over time Certain foods — which also … Read more
Scientists believe they may have created the first drug that reverses age-related cognitive decline in just days. It works by rebooting the protein production machinery of the cells in our brains after it gets smothered by a stress response from our body. Research conducted on aged mice showed the compound restored memory and mental flexibility as … Read more
‘You’re signing your life away’: The Bachelor’s Keira Maguire says editing is to blame for the franchise’s decline in popularity… and urges future stars to be aware of the fine print By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:05 GMT, 29 November 2020 | Updated: 13:05 GMT, 29 November 2020 This year’s finale of … Read more
Anxiety can cause someone suffering from cognitive decline to develop full blown Alzheimer’s more quickly than someone not suffering with anxiety, study finds. Medical University of South Carolina researchers obtained MRI scans for 339 patients with an average age of 72 and diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. The US team found a clear link between the … Read more
Guitarist of legendary Australian rock band AC/DC, Malcolm Young, passed away at age 64 in November 2017 after a three-year battle with dementia. Appearing on Sunday’s episode of Australian 60 Minutes, an emotional Angus Young spoke about his brother’s decline in health, after Malcolm’s retirement from the band in 2014. Angus, 65, who co-founded AC/DC with … Read more