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Time it takes you to fall asleep linked to risk of dementia: study

The results underline the importance in taking the history of older adults’ sleep disturbance into account when determining their dementia risk profile. People who have difficulty falling asleep within 30…

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Offline: Why are social media users in Qatar quitting social media?

Many respondents chose to deactivate for health purposes. Experts in Qatar found four factors linked to the local population’s decision to stop social media usage, despite the Gulf state being…

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Tragic infanticide spotlights ‘postpartum psychosis’: What is it and how to prevent it?

Postpartum psychosis includes hallucinations and delusions that alter a mother’s perception of reality. Here’s how to seek help. A Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three children has brought attention…

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Heavy dependence on Google weakens memory, health expert warns

The expert’s comments fall under what has been widely described as “digital amnesia” or the “Google effect”. The excessive reliance on Google can weaken an individual’s memory, especially among women,…

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Human emotions can trigger chronic pain, researchers say

Common illnesses and chronic pain conditions can be triggered by human emotions, research shows. Leading researchers now believe that human emotions can act as triggers for common illnesses like sciatica,…

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Why you should clear your mind on ‘take a walk outdoors day’

Doha News put together five reasons why one should make walking a daily habit. The weekend is the perfect chance to unwind and rest from what may have been a…

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Guilty pleasure?: Scientists think they know why chocolate is addictive

The global chocolate market is expected to reach more than $180 billion by 2025 from just $137 billion in 2019. With chocolate widely described as one of the most addictive…

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Why you should mark ‘clean your office day’ by actually cleaning your office

If you needed a productivity booster for the week, this might be for you. If your office is messy, today’s ‘National Clean Off Your Desk Day’ is an apt reminder…

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‘Accelerated approval’ for Alzheimer’s treatment to help millions globally

The treatment can be used by patients who are at the early stages of the disease that impacts millions globally. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a…

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