Sudden financial shock in middle-age may raise your risk of dementia, warns study

Sudden financial shock in middle-age may raise your risk of dementia, warns study

By Victoria Allen Science Editor For The Daily Mail 11:58 27 Dec 2023, updated 12:02 27 Dec 2023 A sudden financial shock in middle-age, like losing your job or most of your savings, could raise the risk of suffering dementia. The stress of losing a large amount of money appears to speed up cognitive decline, … Read more

Police swarm Kennedy Middle School in Germantown, witnesses report hearing gunfire

Police swarm Kennedy Middle School in Germantown, witnesses report hearing gunfire

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to Kennedy Middle School in Germantown Monday night for what the district called a “school safety threat.”The school is located near Fond du Lac Avenue and Crusader Court.Police scanner audio referenced a person on the school’s roof, then a report of shots fired. Investigators did not immediately confirm a shooting. … Read more

Working nights could lead to memory loss in middle aged and older adults as those working late have 79% higher rates of cognitive impairment, study finds

Working nights could lead to memory loss in middle aged and older adults as those working late have 79% higher rates of cognitive impairment, study finds

By Xantha Leatham Updated: 00:23 24 Aug 2023 Share or comment on this article: Authors said disruption to circadian rhythm – our body clock – may be to blame Working night shifts could impair memory by up to 79 per cent in middle-aged and older adults, a study suggests. Previous research has established that shift … Read more