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Poor sleep in early middle age related with accelerated brain ageing, study finds

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Poor sleep in early middle age related with accelerated brain ageing, study finds

NEW DELHI: Brain scans have revealed higher levels of shrinkage — a sign of brain ageing — among people having poor sleep quality in early middle age, according to a study. A group of 589 people aged 40 years on average responded to sleep questionnaires both at the beginning of the study and again five … Read more

New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients

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New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients

WASHINGTON: An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among US diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome, ” researchers reported Monday. The National Institutes of Health’s nearly five-year study offers no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking and sleep … Read more