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Dementia and Sense Loss: The Hidden Connection

January 9, 2025

Did you know that over 55 million people on the planet are dealing with dementia? As we age, our cognitive abilities naturally decline. But did you ever think about how losing our senses might play a part in this? That's right! The older we get, the more likely we are to lose some of our senses. Im

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Driving Tech: A New Way to Spot Early Signs of Dementia

January 8, 2025

Did you know that by 2050, around 50 million people worldwide could be affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias? That's a huge number, and it's important to catch these conditions early. One way scientists are trying to do this is by looking at how well people drive. You see, before pe

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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: An Anesthesiologist's Playbook

January 8, 2025

Did you know that high blood pressure during pregnancy, aka preeclampsia, isn't just a mommy-to-be problem? It can affect up to 8% of pregnancies, even after the 20-week mark. Both mom and baby can be in trouble if it's not kept in check. So, what's the big deal? While doctors haven't figured out ex

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Winter Storm Double Trouble: Snow Piles Up in D. C.

January 7, 2025

Early Monday, the D. C. area got hit with the first winter storm of 2025, dumping about half a foot of snow. But that wasn't the end of it! Another round of snow was expected in the evening, which could push totals into the double digits. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning fo

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Biden's New Orleans Visit: Support and Hope for Bourbon Street

January 7, 2025

President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, are set to visit New Orleans on Monday. The purpose of their visit is to meet with the families of those affected by the tragic Bourbon Street incident that occurred on New Year's Day. An Army veteran driving a truck caused the deaths of 14 people

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Winter Storm Hits DC: Snow and Freezing Temperatures Ahead

January 6, 2025

A major snowstorm is on its way to the DC region, bringing heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning effective from 10 p. m. Sunday until 1 a. m. Tuesday. Meteorologists predict snow accumulation between 6 to 12 inches. The main part of

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Preventing Memory Loss: Is It Worth the Cost?

January 6, 2025

Did you know that dementia and memory loss are costing our society a lot? And it's not getting cheaper. That's why some scientists decided to test out a special program to help older people who might get dementia. This program, called a multi-domain intervention, tries to tackle memory loss from man

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Charles Barkley Fires Back at JJ Redick's Media Criticism

January 4, 2025

Charles Barkley, a legendary basketball analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA, " recently clapped back at Lakers coach JJ Redick. Redick had suggested the media might be partly to blame for the drop in NBA ratings this season. During a show, Barkley playfully accused Redick of targeting him and fired bac

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Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Lavish Assets: A Closer Look

January 4, 2025

Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has just declared a whopping £324 million in assets. This includes a jaw-dropping collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. She made these declarations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is standard for tho

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South Korea's Political Storm: A Month of Turmoil and Division

January 4, 2025

In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest