Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss
What might appear to be signs of memory loss could actually point to hearing issues, says Dr. Susan Vandermorris, one of the study’s authors and a clinical neuropsychologist at Baycrest. A recent Baycrest study, published in the Canadian Journal on Aging, found that the majority (56 per cent) of participants being evaluated for memory and thinking concerns and potential brain disorders had some form of mild to severe hearing loss, but only about 20 per cent of individuals used hearing aids. Among the participants, a quarter of them did not show…
Read MoreAriel Winter Claps Back at Body Shamer and Explains The Real Reason She Lost Weight
Ariel Winter has no time for internet trolls in 2019. The Modern Family star, 20, took down not one, but two commenters who criticized her celebratory New Year’s Instagram post. The first commenter complained that Winter was “drinking underage! Very bad! lol,” to which she nicely explained that she wasn’t actually drinking, but holding her 31-year-old boyfriend Levi Meaden’s glass. “Honestly anything acidic kills my stomach so I really just held his because I didn’t want to be the only one toasting with water…lol,” she wrote, which the Instagram account Comments by Celebs swiftly…
Read MoreHow sleep loss may contribute to adverse weight gain
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University now demonstrate that one night of sleep loss has a tissue-specific impact on the regulation of gene expression and metabolism in humans. This may explain how shift work and chronic sleep loss impairs our metabolism and adversely affects our body composition. The study is published in the scientific journal Science Advances. Epidemiological studies have shown that the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes is elevated in those who suffer from chronic sleep loss or who carry out shift work. Other studies have…
Read MoreDo Makeup Wipes Clean Your Face Properly? Dermatologists Weigh In.
If you regularly use makeup wipes to clean your face, we have some bad news: It’s time to rethink your cleansing routine. While makeup wipes might seem like a godsend ― they’re quick and easy to use, which is great for low-maintenance folks and frequent travelers ― it turns out they could be doing more harm than good when it comes to keeping skin healthy. We’re talking breakouts, irritation and even allergic reactions. That doesn’t mean you need to abandon them altogether, but there are some things you should know…
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