Could your personality affect your memory? A recent meta-analysis published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, found a connection between certain personality traits and the risk of dementia. The data was made up of eight smaller studies, totaling 44,531 people age 49 to 81. Of the group, 1,703 people developed dementia. Participants … Read more
While aboard an airplane while it was already high in the sky, passengers were startled when a man began hollering, appearing confused as to where he was. Many passengers attempted to force the man back into his seat but he resisted, unsure of what triggered his sudden breakdown. However, when his wife emerged from the restroom, … Read more
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A century ago, pediatricians began prescribing for children with intractable seizures the “keto diet,” which they also used to treat diabetes in children and adults. The low- carbohydrate, high-fat meals were designed to induce a near hypoglycemic state, forcing the body to use ketones for fuel instead of glucose. The strategy fell out of favor … Read more