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Techniques that reduce the work of breathing or the sensation of breathlessness . Key takeaways Pursed-lip breathing: can help in COPD by slowing brea...
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Seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by pollen, with nose, eye and sometimes chest symptoms. Key takeaways Most effective for nose symptoms: a corticoste...
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The symptoms that should prompt a checkup, and who should be screened. Key takeaways Common symptom: a cough that does not go away or gets worse Scree...
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The changeable factors linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. Key takeaways Factors linked to higher risk: high blood pressure, hearing loss,...
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Difficulty with recall, concentration or finding words, from many possible causes. Key takeaways Treatable causes: depression, anxiety, thyroid proble...
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Interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, from a clot or a bleed. Key takeaways F.A.S.T.: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Tim...
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A neurological condition causing recurrent headaches with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes with aura. Key takeaways Typical feature...
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A mild traumatic brain injury that temporarily disrupts how the brain works. Key takeaways Loss of consciousness: not required for a concussion If sus...
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The role of sleep in memory, attention and long-term brain health. Key takeaways Adults: 7 or more hours a night Memory: sleep helps consolidate what...
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Mental engagement through learning, complex work, reading and social interaction. Key takeaways Brain-training games: mainly improve performance at th...
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A tendency to have recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Key takeaways Diagnosis: based on symptoms, supported by EE...
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The relationship between untreated hearing loss and thinking, mood and social life. Key takeaways Linked to: higher dementia risk, social isolation an...
Continue Reading : Hearing and the Brain: A Beginner-Friendly Start The eating patterns linked to better brain health over time. Key takeaways Best-studied patterns: Mediterranean-style and similar eating patterns Comp...
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The routine immunization schedule that starts in infancy and continues through the teen years. Key takeaways Schedule: starts in infancy, with most va...
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A raised temperature in a child, usually from a viral infection that clears on its own. Key takeaways Fever: 100.4°F (38°C) or higher Under 3 months w...
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