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This Mediterranean‑style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study
Eef Hogervorst, Loughborough University The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been
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Hearing loss is often called a dementia risk factor – here’s what the research really shows
Emma Broome, University of Nottingham Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as
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The 5am myth: why waking early won’t make you more successful
Christoph Randler, University of Tübingen At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the
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Valentine’s Day won’t fix your relationship – but attachment theory might explain it
Martin Graff, University of South Wales As Valentine’s Day approaches, restaurant bookings fill up and couples exchange cards, flowers and
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What new twins study reveals about genes, environment and longevity
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People who survive cancers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s – this might be why
Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most feared diagnoses in medicine, but they
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