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Study shows cognition in early-stage patients on lecanemab declines by 27% less than those on placebo. The Guardian reports that an experimental drug has slowed the rate of decline in memory and thinking in people with early Alzheimer’s disease in what is being...Oh wow! How getting more awe can improve your life – and even make you a nicer person
Whether it’s the immensity of the Grand Canyon or the beauty of an intricate spider’s web, feeling awestruck is good for you. Here are 10 ways to get awed. A few years ago I went on a solo walking holiday to Lanzarote. On day one, I walked up a coastal hill path and...South American beauties: Vibrant cities, mind-boggling landscapes and ancient wonders
TV’s Simon Reeve had the trip of a lifetime criss-crossing the continent. Here are his highlights… Travelling through South America is an amazing privilege, each day rich with experiences. Covering more than 4,000 miles over many months, my journey for my new TV...Ourplace News
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