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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Midlife Moods & Dementia: A Long-Term Look

Ever wondered if feelings of depression and anxiety in midlife could impact your brain later in life? A Norwegian study followed people for three decades to find out. The research looked at how midlife moods might influence the risk of developing dementia. It shows there could be a link, but scienti

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Exploring Pesticide Poisoning and Community Views on Atropine Autoinjectors in Rural Sri Lanka

Pesticide poisoning is a big problem, especially in poorer countries. People often get sick from these chemicals, and quick treatment is crucial. That's where atropine autoinjectors come in. These devices can store life-saving medicine close to where farmers work and live, making it easy for them or

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Move More, Shape Your Blood Fats

Ever thought about how exercise shapes your blood fats? As we age, these fats, called triglycerides, can build up and cause problems if we don't stay active. But here's a cool fact: regular exercise can make these fats shorter and more flexible, like stretching a rubber band. This means they might n

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Nov 29 2024LIFESTYLE

Winter Romance: A Seasonal Split Warning

Ever thought about 'snowflaking'? It's not fun and games. It's about dating someone who's only there for the holidays, then dumps you once the season ends. This isn't cool – it's just mean. A dating app expert recently warned about this trend. Surprisingly, some people plan to break up before the fe

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Nov 29 2024FINANCE

Checking Risk Models with the Mosaic Permutation Test

Financial companies use fundamental factor models to understand how asset returns are connected and to manage risk. But after big events like COVID-19, analysts might wonder if their risk models still fit well. Specifically, they want to know if, after accounting for known factors, the leftover part

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Liquid Lifesavers: When Too Much Fluid Hurts

When someone gets badly hurt and loses blood, doctors often use a type of liquid called crystalloids to help increase their blood volume. This has been the standard treatment for a long time, but how much is safe? Researchers decided to explore this by studying a national trauma registry over the pa

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Top Prosecutor Steps Down as New Boss Takes Over

Damian Williams, the U. S. Attorney who's been making waves with big indictments, is calling it quits. He's resigning just as Donald Trump is about to nominate someone new for the job. Williams has gone after some big names, like New York Mayor Eric Adams, Ghislaine Maxwell, and even Sean "Diddy" Co

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Nov 29 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Shifts: How COVID-19 Changed Top Players in the Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the crypto world, changing how major cryptocurrencies interact with each other. This look into the data shows that bitcoin, once the king, lost its throne to Litecoin during the health crisis. The study checked how uncertainty in crypto policies and prices affecte

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Nov 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Getting the Best of Both Worlds: Surface Pro's Black Friday Bargains

Are you juggling between a computer for work and a tablet for fun? Microsoft's Surface Pro combines both into one sleek device. This year's Surface Pro, usually priced at $1, 199, is now down to $879 on Amazon for Black Friday. That's a whopping 27% off! Even better, the 256GB model, originally $999

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Nov 29 2024BUSINESS

Black Friday: Why It Still Matters for Retailers

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is still a big deal for retailers. They see it as a way to bring people into stores and kick off the holiday shopping season. This year, with fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, stores are eager for Black Friday to succeed. Emily Phillips, a Texas

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