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Specific brain wave patterns during deep sleep, known as cyclic alternating pattern (CAP), can predict a person’s future risk of developing dementia. This finding suggests that a simple sleep study could help identify older men at risk long before symptoms appear, allowing for earlier interventions.
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The location of a brain aneurysm is a major factor in determining a patient’s chance of survival after a brain bleed, even before they reach the hospital. This highlights the critical importance of rapid diagnosis and specialized care for strokes caused by bleeding in specific areas of the brain.
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Lighting designed to mimic natural daylight can improve a person’s ability to focus and pay attention, while also reducing their feelings of stress. This “human-centric” lighting could be used in workplaces and schools to boost mental performance and well-being.
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