Image credit: iStock
Prospective memory is an important aspect of day-to-day memory function and is defined as the cognitive ability to remember to carry out an activity at some future point in time. Examples include remembering to attend an appointment at the dentist or to carry out a task such as remembering to pay a bill on time. [continue reading…]
A new study finds drug abuse is becoming a growing problem with older Americans. As Ben Tracy reports, more than 12 percent of those seeking treatment are 50 or over.
Source: CNN
How much do you drink? Join the BBC’s quest to find out.
Doctors should ask patients about their drinking habits as a matter of routine, say health advisers. But do you really know the answer?
It was so much easier in the old days. A small glass of wine. Half a pint of lager. Or a small whisky.They all contained roughly one unit of alcohol, which is 10ml of pure alcohol. At least, that was the general rule of thumb, however erroneous it was. link to continue reading
Your drinking diary for the week ahead
Source: BBC
© iStock
Booze that has been treated so that you sober up faster afterwards may sound like a drinker’s dream, but could end up being their downfall if it encourages heavy drinkers to consume even more alcohol. link to read more
Source: New Scientist
