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Magnetic brain stimulation causes weight loss

Results of the technique, called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), were presented at ENDO 2017, the Endocrine Society’s 99th annual

A healthy lifestyle reduces risk of dementia

“In the next 30 years, the number of people with dementia is expected to triple,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros

Epilepsy: diagnosis and treatment

This may be characterised by periodic loss of consciousness with/without convulsions. It is important to be able to identify a

Cluster sufferers now without meds

There is a tragedy occurring in South Africa at present, caused by unfortunate red tape of the South African Health

Is ADHD affecting your sleep?

Sleep and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are related as different regions of the brain interact and overlap for attention,

The importance of sleep

Insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions, including type

Maintaining compassion for loved ones with dementia

People with advanced dementia, which includes symptoms like progressive memory loss, may lack the social filters that prevent most of us from expressing what we think out of politeness.

Put insomnia to bed

Typically, an adult needs eight hours of sleep a day, although this decreases with age. It’s important to address the cause of insomnia.

WITS researchers move closer to slowing progression of Alzheimer’s

A recent discovery by a team from WITS University promises to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by a significant factor and improve memory and cognitive functions.