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LATE: A common cause of dementia you’ve never heard of
A fourth disorder that causes dementia has been added to the list. It’s called LATE and is estimated to cause about 15 to 20 percent of all dementias.
Higher dose of melatonin improved sleep in older adults
In a small study of healthy adults aged 55 and older, 5 mg of melatonin increased total sleep time compared to a placebo.
Over nearly 80 years, Harvard study has been showing how to live a healthy and happy life
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Second black hole image unveiled, first from our galaxy
Pioneering Harvard-led global collaborative unveils latest portrait, bolstering understanding of relativity, gravity.
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