According to ScienceDaily, nearly 50 percent of children with Down syndrome stutter when they speak, but little research has been conducted to address this issue.
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New learning strategy may act as memory enhancer for the elderly
“Poor regulation of attention by older adults may actually have some benefits for memory,” says University of Toronto researcher Lynn Hasher.
Report shows need for greater investment in autism nutrition
The report lists “extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtime behaviors” as some of the chronic feeding problems among children with autism.
Increased vitamin D consumption may reduce type 1 diabetes risk, study shows
Previously referred to as juvenile-onset diabetes, this form of the condition is significantly less common than type 2, or adult-onset diabetes.
Study shows this nutritional choice may counter Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists found that restricting the dietary protein consumed by mice in the later, more severe stages of Alzheimer’s disease resulted in notable improvements in memory retention.
Researchers make breakthrough in rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), by comparison, affects around 1.5 million people across the country.
Study shows new way to gauge brain health risks post-menopause
Medical researchers have begun to investigate a possible correlation between menopause and memory loss.
Omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health post-stroke, study indicates
“Omega-3 fatty acids, in contrast, are very bioactive molecules that target multiple mechanisms involved in brain death after stroke,” says Dr. Richard Deckelbaum.
Study shows benefits of multivitamins for brain health and happiness
Researchers from the Swinburne University of Technology and Melbourne University in Australia have discovered that taking multivitamins once a day may increase energy levels and improve one’s overall emotional state.
Study shows link between gut bacteria and cholesterol
Thus far, many people are aware of how to avoid cholesterol in terms of their dietary choices. However, this study may prove beneficial in managing the damage that can be done by this build up.