Archives: August 2014

Speaking Two Languages May Slow Down Cognitive Decline From Aging

Speaking Two Languages May Slow Down Cognitive Decline From Aging (Wiley) New research reveals that bilingualism has a positive effect on cognition later in life. Findings published in Annals of Neurology, a journal of the American Neurological Association and Child Neurology Society, show that individuals who speak two or more...

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Cynics More at Risk for Dementia

Cynics More at Risk for Dementia A study in Neurology, the journal of the of the American Academy of Neurology, found that cynical people have a higher likelihood of developing dementia. The study tested 1,449 people with an average age of 71. The study participants took a test for dementia....

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E-Cigarettes Can Help Smokers to Quit

E-Cigarettes Can Help Smokers to Quit People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use e-cigarettes than if they use willpower alone or over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies such as patches or gum, reveals new research published in Addiction. The study...

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Sagging Eyelids – Not Just a Cosmetic Concern

Sagging Eyelids – Not Just a Cosmetic Concern Sagging eyelids because of excess skin (called dermatochalasis) is typically seen in middle-age or older adults. Typically a cosmetic concern, sagging eyelids also can cause visual field loss, irritation and headaches because patients force themselves to elevate their brow in order to...

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