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Should Elderly Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance

Nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive procedures.

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Antioxidant Flavonols Linked To Slower Memory Decline

People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in several fruits and vegetables as well as tea and wine, may have a slower rate of memory decline

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Nightmares In Middle Age Linked To Dementia Risk

People who experience frequent nightmares in middle age are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later in life, according to research at the University of Birmingham.

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Why Women May Be More Susceptible To Alzheimer’s Disease

Case Western Reserve University researchers have identified a mechanism in brain tissue that may explain why women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease—a finding that they say could help lead to new medicines to treat the disease.

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Was I Happy Then? Current Feelings Can Interfere With Memories Of Past Well-Being

Many of us spend our lives chasing “happiness,” a state of contentment that is more difficult for some to achieve than others.

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New Research Suggests Political Events Impact Sleep

Major political and societal events can have dramatic impacts on psychological health and impact sleep and emotional well-being.

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