Dementia extends beyond memory loss, affecting language, behavior, and daily functioning. Rare forms are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and specialized care to manage diverse cognitive, emotional, and neurological symptoms effectively
Chronotype refers to one's sleep-wake type or times during the day when one naturally tends to be awake and asleep. A 'night owl' chronotype is said to have a later sleep-wake cycle, compared to an 'early bird' or a 'lark'
The present therapies involve modifying inefficient dietary and physical activity behaviours, as there is an inadequate understanding of the elements that may contribute to rapid weight loss.
The researchers found that 70-year-olds who had experienced a serious head injury more than 15 years earlier performed slightly worse than expected on cognitive test.