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Alzheimer’s progression tracked prior to dementia

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From the Washington University in St. Louis media release: For years, scientists have attempted to understand how Alzheimer’s disease harms the brain before memory loss and dementia are clinically detectable. Most researchers think this preclinical… 

Dogs mood offers insight into the health of their owners

From the Newcastle University media release: Monitoring a dog’s behaviour could be used as an early warning sign that an older owner is struggling to cope or their health is deteriorating. Experts at Newcastle University,… 

Air pollution and psychological distress during pregnancy

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From the Columbia University media release: Maternal psychological distress combined with exposure to air pollution during pregnancy have an adverse impact on the child’s behavioral development, according to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s… 

How depression blurs memories

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From the Brigham Young University media release: To pinpoint why depression messes with memory, researchers took a page from Sesame Street’s book. The show’s popular game “One of these things is not like the others”… 

Wearing high heels can change the way you shop

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From the Brigham Young University media release: When shopping for a big ticket item, such as a television, there is a checklist of things you should always do: Read reviews Compare prices Wear high heels… 

How Instagram can ruin your dinner

From the Brigham Young University media release: Warning Instagrammers: you might want to stop taking so many pictures of your food. New research out of BYU finds that looking at too many pictures of food…