Cell therapy may be key to treating Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s

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Cell therapy may be key to treating Alzheimer's & Parkinson's  The study suggests the possibility of using synthetic material to signal neural stem cells to proliferate.

Here's why a healthy lifestyle is a must in times of uncertainty; and how to maintain one Increase the intake of stress-busting foods that may help stabilise blood sugar or, better yet, your emotional response.

Being diagnosed with cancer now more common than getting married or having first baby While receiving a cancer diagnosis is increasingly common, it is the disease people most fear getting.

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Simran Arya Fashion Designer, Carousel Trend Alert: This festive season, it's all about fringes and ruffles Philippa Stewart Clinical Director, ProHealth Asia Physiotherapy & Rehab Centre Humid weather making you skip exercise? Follow these tips to stay fit Aditya Malik MD & CEO, Talentedge Do you skip lunch breaks to finish work? That's bad time management

New smartphone app can help monitor diabetes without using a drop of blood The app - called as Epic Health - replaces the need for diabetics to prick their fingers several times a day.

Tired of queuing up at your physician's clinic? Now, consult with your doctor from home The application also helps the doctors to keep a record of all their patients who cannot pay regular visits.

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Struggling to sleep? Cultivating a purpose in life will help Purpose in life is something that can be cultivated and enhanced through mindfulness therapies

Drinking coffee regularly can lead to a longer life Drinking coffee was also found to be associated with a lower risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke & diabetes.

Love dark chocolate? Eating it daily can boost brainpower in older adults Effects are most pronounced in older adults with a starting memory decline or other mild brain impairments.

Want to safeguard yourself from heart diseases? Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet The study found that a nutrient in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables, can reduce inflammation in patients.

Suffering a severe head injury may double the risk of dementia in men This could help guide treatment of the injuries, whose severity is often difficult to gauge.

Decoded: Here's what happens to your brain during hypnosis Hypnosis influences specific regions of the brain while it receives a visual stimulus & impairs the brain's deeper processing operations.

Here's why prenatal alcohol exposure increases the likelihood of addiction The key appears to lie with endocannibinoids -- cannabis-like chemicals that are produced by the brain itself.

Are you struggling to sleep? It might indicate the risk of developing Alzheimer's People who reported worse sleep quality had more biological markers for Alzheimer's disease.

Worried about piling up calories? Mere smell of food may make you fat Humans are more sensitive to smells when they are hungry than after they have eaten. Do the monsoons make your muscles sore? Follow these simple hacks to feel calm and relaxed These easy methods will surely make it easy for you to deal with the rainy season.

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