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Preventing Memory Loss: Is It Worth the Cost?

January 6, 2025

Did you know that dementia and memory loss are costing our society a lot? And it's not getting cheaper. That's why some scientists decided to test out a special program to help older people who might get dementia. This program, called a multi-domain intervention, tries to tackle memory loss from man

sports

Charles Barkley Fires Back at JJ Redick's Media Criticism

January 4, 2025

Charles Barkley, a legendary basketball analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA, " recently clapped back at Lakers coach JJ Redick. Redick had suggested the media might be partly to blame for the drop in NBA ratings this season. During a show, Barkley playfully accused Redick of targeting him and fired bac

politics

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Lavish Assets: A Closer Look

January 4, 2025

Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has just declared a whopping £324 million in assets. This includes a jaw-dropping collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. She made these declarations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is standard for tho

politics

South Korea's Political Storm: A Month of Turmoil and Division

January 4, 2025

In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest

business

PAX Global Tech Faces Big Profit Drop

December 31, 2024

PAX Global Technology, listed as HK:0327, has some bad news for its investors. The company expects its profits to take a big hit, likely dropping by 30% to 40% by the end of 2024 compared to the previous year. This news comes as a shock because of several factors. First, the global economy is creat

health

Teaching Future Doctors How to Talk to Patients About Healthy Living

December 31, 2024

It's no secret that doctors struggle with encouraging patients to adopt healthier habits. They often feel it's not that important or lack confidence in delivering guidance. But, do you know where this pattern starts? It begins early in medical school, specifically in the preclinical years. There's a

weather

Weather Goes Wild: New England’s Year in Review

December 31, 2024

New England had a turbulent year filled with unusual weather events. The winter was both wet and warm, with record-breaking temperatures and three-day storms causing major flooding along rivers and coasts. Despite the wet winter, Boston saw one of its lowest snowfalls ever. Spring brought surprising

health

Brain Aging: When Does It Peak and How Can We Slow It Down?

December 28, 2024

A group of scientists have discovered something interesting about our brains. They found that our brains age the most at three specific ages: 57, 70, and 78. This means that our minds might start to slow down a bit more during these years. The team looked at over 10, 000 adults' brain scans and chec

health

China's Silver Surge: Forecasting Health Costs for an Aging Population

December 28, 2024

As China's population ages, it faces a unique challenge: how to care for its seniors while managing declining total population numbers. This shift is set to drive up Total Health Expenditure (THE). Being able to predict these future health costs is crucial for planning. System dynamics models, which

lifestyle

Giving Up Dinner Parties: Is It Really That Bad?

December 26, 2024

Ever felt like hosting a dinner party is a thing of the past? You’re not alone. Between busy schedules, tight budgets, and our collective burnout, having folks over for dinner is becoming less common. But what are we missing out on? A recent report suggests that these gatherings create a unique inti