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  Do you forget birthdays, passwords, and names? The nexus method is your new memory tool

  Lifestyle | August 27, 2025 12:01 IST

  Iain McGilchrist once faced the challenge of organising and retaining complex ideas. And that is when he came up with the nexus method. Read on to know about the nexus method that can be your new memory tool.

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  Women at greater risk of cognitive decline from polluting cooking fuels, reveals IISc study

  Health | July 02, 2025 9:28 IST

  The researchers analysed MRI brain scans of ageing adults in the rural town of Srinivaspura in Karnataka. It revealed that women might be at a higher risk of experiencing adverse effects in the brain. Read on to know more about the study.

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  6 overlooked health issues that can lead to cognitive decline

  Health | June 25, 2025 17:59 IST

  Know the hidden health issues that can accelerate cognitive decline. Learn how to protect your brain health this Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 2025.

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  AI's impact on creativity: Does it foster mediocrity, conformity? Here's how it changes our approach

  June 04, 2025 12:43 IST

  People are increasingly using AI for ideas, but how does it affect creativity? Does it make us mediocre? Wolfgang Messner, a professor at the University of South Carolina, points out how it is changing our approach to work.

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  Fluoride in drinking water can impair cognition in children, finds study

  Health | March 09, 2025 14:53 IST

  A new study has revealed that xposure to fluoride during the foetal stage or early childhood is not good for kids. High concentrations of fluoride can occur in well water and in some countries, it is added to drinking water to counteract caries in the population. Read on to know more.

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  Smoking could be most important factor affecting cognition with age: Study

  Health | July 10, 2024 6:39 IST

  Smoking speeds up cognitive decline in older adults more than other lifestyle factors, according to a 13-year European study of 32,000 people. Quitting smoking may be the best way to keep your mind sharp.

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  Skipping breakfast can cause these adverse side effects to your health!

  Health | April 06, 2022 17:05 IST

  Food is an important source of energy. A healthy breakfast is a sign of starting your day in a good mood with productive energy. But, if you conveniently choose to skip your breakfast, it will bring you some side effects. Read more details on the side effects of skipping breakfast.

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  Cognitive disorders may increase risk of severe Covid-19: Study

  Health | October 30, 2020 15:24 IST

  The findings, published in the journal 'Brain, Behavior and Immunity', highlight the need for special care for populations with these pre-existing conditions during the pandemic.

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  Aerobic exercises boost cognitive skills, help prevent Alzheimer’s

  Health | January 27, 2018 18:07 IST

  Older adults in the non-exercise group faced declines in cognitive function.

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  How eating pistachio and peanuts can make you smarter

  Food | November 16, 2017 14:06 IST

  Nuts have been known to play a crucial role in protecting the heart, fighting cancer, reducing inflammation and slowing the ageing process.

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  Eat an avocado a day to boost memory, says study

  Lifestyle | August 25, 2017 18:06 IST

  The findings of the research shows that adults aged 50 and over, who ate one fresh avocado daily for six months, experienced 25% increase in lutein levels in their brains and eyes.

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  Eye test to detect Alzheimer’s Disease? Look what research has to say

  Lifestyle | August 24, 2017 11:49 IST

  New eye test detects presence of beta-amyloid which is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

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  It seems like a brain chemical is responsible for causing Dementia, study says

  Lifestyle | August 14, 2017 18:45 IST

  Low and out of balance serotonin levels like dopamine are known to greatly impact mood, especially depression.