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What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

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What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline

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Why you need to future-proof your brain in middle age and how to start

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Why you need to future-proof your brain in middle age and how to start

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Huge study of Alzheimer’s genetics identifies new drug targets

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A health worker prepares a diphtheria and tetanus vaccine

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Australia is battling its largest diphtheria outbreak in living memory

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Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years

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Doug Whitney (left, pictured with his son Brian) in November 2022

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Man destined for Alzheimer's may have been saved by accidental therapy

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Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on measles outbreaks

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Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal

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Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal

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Close-up of woman brushing her teeth.

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Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection

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A light micrograph of mice neurons that have been labelled with a fluorescent protein to distinguish between cells at different depths within the brain tissue

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Mysterious 'compound X' clears toxic Parkinson’s proteins from brain

A drug known only as compound X helped to remove the problematic proteins associated with Parkinson's disease from the brains of mice, and improved their balance and mobility

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Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer's

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Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins

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