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Alzheimer’s Disease

  • What is it? A progressive brain disorder causing memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes. It is the most common cause of dementia.

  •  Beta-amyloid plaques (protein buildup disrupting brain signals)

  •  Tau tangles (damaging neurons)

  • Aging, genetics, poor lifestyle, and brain inflammation Symptoms:  Early: Forgetfulness, trouble finding words, mood changes Middle: Confusion, difficulty recognizing people, personality shifts Late: Severe memory loss, inability to walk or talk, full dependency

  • Treatment: No cure, but medications (donepezil, memantine) slow progression. Healthy lifestyle and mental exercises may help delay decline.

comparison of a healthy brain and an Alzheimer's-affected brain

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Unemployment Is A Action But The Problems Are Their Reaction 👇

Problems Of Unemployment

  • Lower Economic Growth – Fewer people working means less production and lower GDP. This affects the labor of firms making them produce less, in some terms at todays world, firms have the freedom to use machines which makes work more efficient. But when production is less GDP decreases

  • Higher Government Spending – Governments have to spend more on unemployment benefits, welfare, and social security. This can take a lot of time particularly in the spending of education and work training, government also will be pressured by the deficit as exports will be less, imports will be higher and there are chances for higher prices for low production, this can increase inflation

  • Low Tax Revenue - Considering income tax, the government receives less tax, including the taxes of firms as possibility of firms shutting down are high

  • Report -: In economies like Japan, more than 182 companies went down due…

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Malu
Malu
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What is insomnia and what are its causes

Insomnia is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep. It can lead to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and mood disturbances.

Causes of Insomnia:

  • Stress and Anxiety – Worries about work, relationships, or health can keep the mind active at night.

  • Poor Sleep Habits – Irregular sleep schedules, screen time before bed, or an uncomfortable sleep environment.

  • Medical Conditions – Chronic pain, asthma, acid reflux, or neurological disorders can disrupt sleep.

  • Medications – Some antidepressants, blood pressure drugs, or stimulants can interfere with sleep.

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Serious Dangers of Swimming Pool Exposure

  • Severe Skin Issues – High chlorine levels can cause chemical burns, allergic reactions, and dry, itchy skin. Poorly maintained pools may harbor bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), leading to serious infections.

  • Respiratory Problems – Inhalation of chlorine fumes can cause lung irritation, asthma attacks, and, in severe cases, chlorine gas poisoning. Long-term exposure in poorly ventilated pools may lead to chronic lung damage or "lifeguard lung."

  • Eye & Ear Damage – Prolonged exposure to chlorinated water can result in chemical conjunctivitis, causing red, swollen eyes and blurred vision. Bacteria in pool water can also cause severe ear infections (swimmer’s ear), leading to pain, hearing loss, or pus discharge.

  • Dangerous Infections – Pools contaminated with Cryptosporidium can cause severe diarrhea that lasts for weeks. Inhalation of infected water droplets may lead to Legionnaires’ disease, a dangerous type of pneumonia. Rarely, unclean pools may contain Naegleria fowleri, the deadly brain-eating amoeba.

  • Toxic & Neurological Effects – Accidental inhalation or…

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