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Memory pill that could help students and Alzheimer’s patients being developed

Posted on13. May, 2009 by Mark.

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A pill that could make memories “stick” is being developed by scientists in a study that could help students revising for exams and patients with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Welsh daffs that defy Alzheimer’s

Posted on11. May, 2009 by Mark.

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Their decorative value has long been appreciated.

Now Daffodils are being farmed high on remote Welsh mountains – to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The flowers are the source of galantamine, one of only a handful of drugs known to help delay symptoms of the conditions.

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Knitting ‘can delay’ memory loss

Posted on11. May, 2009 by Jenny.

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Engaging in a hobby like reading a book, making a patchwork quilt or even playing computer games can delay the onset of dementia, a US study suggests.

Watching TV however does not count – and indeed spending significant periods of time in front of the box may speed up memory loss, researchers found.