A 16-year-old boy from the Sirmaur district of India’s northern state Himachal Pradesh, who left home for work lost his memory after head injury in a severe road accident and lost all touch with his family, has providentially reunited with his siblings and kin after another mishap restored his childhood memories. There was a flood of emotions when Rikhi, now known as Ravi Chaudhary, returned to his native Nadi village, near Nahan, last week with his wife and children. The family members of Rikhi cried in happiness as they had assumed that he was no more.&nbsp;Rikhi was accorded a warm welcome with flowers and the playing of musical instruments by his family members and villagers as he reunited with his brother and sisters, namely Durga Ram, Chander Mohan, Chandramani, Kaushalya Devi, Kala Devi and Sumitra Devi, who saw him alive after more than four decades.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-may-lose-its-dignity-or-a-key-partner-says-zelensky-on-white-house-peace-plan-1763742254304">‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan</a><h2>Head injury in road accident led to memory loss</h2>&nbsp;In 1980, at the age of 16, Rikhi Ram left his home in Nadi village and travelled to Yamunanagar, Haryana, in search of work and luckily found a job at a hotel. However, his life took a tragic turn when he met with a severe road accident while travelling to Ambala with a colleague. The head injury led to memory loss, and Rikhi Ram lost all touch with his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;When he failed to recall his identity, his co-worker renamed him as Ravi Chaudhary, who then moved to Mumbai and then settled in Nanded, where he got a job at a college. In 1994, he married one Santoshi and the couple now has three children, two daughters and a son.When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-at-glue-factory-in-pakistan-kills-18-several-nearby-homes-damaged-1763733325059">Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged</a><h2>College student helped trace his roots through online search</h2>&nbsp;He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams and did not pay much attention at first. However, when the visions did not stop, he told his wife and started searching for his past and sought the help of a college student to search on the internet. He finally traced his roots to Nadi village and found the number of a cafe in Sataun. The cafe staff connected him to Rudra Prakash of his village.&nbsp;Rudra Prakash was sceptical of his story initially but gradually believed him after repeated calls. Rikhi Ram recalled family details and the names of his siblings. He has now reunited with them amidst joy and celebrations.

When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return. He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams.

A 16-year-old boy from the Sirmaur district of India’s northern state Himachal Pradesh, who left home for work lost his memory after head injury in a severe road accident and lost all touch with his family, has providentially reunited with his siblings and kin after another mishap restored his childhood memories. There was a flood of emotions when Rikhi, now known as Ravi Chaudhary, returned to his native Nadi village, near Nahan, last week with his wife and children. The family members of Rikhi cried in happiness as they had assumed that he was no more. Rikhi was accorded a warm welcome with flowers and the playing of musical instruments by his family members and villagers as he reunited with his brother and sisters, namely Durga Ram, Chander Mohan, Chandramani, Kaushalya Devi, Kala Devi and Sumitra Devi, who saw him alive after more than four decades. Also Read: ‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan Head injury in road accident led to memory loss In 1980, at the age of 16, Rikhi Ram left his home in Nadi village and travelled to Yamunanagar, Haryana, in search of work and luckily found a job at a hotel. However, his life took a tragic turn when he met with a severe road accident while travelling to Ambala with a colleague. The head injury led to memory loss, and Rikhi Ram lost all touch with his family. When he failed to recall his identity, his co-worker renamed him as Ravi Chaudhary, who then moved to Mumbai and then settled in Nanded, where he got a job at a college. In 1994, he married one Santoshi and the couple now has three children, two daughters and a son. When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return. Also Read: Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged College student helped trace his roots through online search He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams and did not pay much attention at first. However, when the visions did not stop, he told his wife and started searching for his past and sought the help of a college student to search on the internet. He finally traced his roots to Nadi village and found the number of a cafe in Sataun. The cafe staff connected him to Rudra Prakash of his village. Rudra Prakash was sceptical of his story initially but gradually believed him after repeated calls. Rikhi Ram recalled family details and the names of his siblings. He has now reunited with them amidst joy and celebrations.

When Rikhi Ram had settled into his new life, destiny took another turn. A few months ago, he met with another road accident, and this time, his lost memories gradually began to return. He started seeing his childhood home, mango trees, village swings, and hill paths in his dreams.

Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later

Not drugs but healthy living could be a defence against Alzheimer's, that's what a new study published in Nature Communications suggests. Watch this report for more details!

Lowering bioenergetic age can help pend off Alzheimer: Study

What does a brain affected by Alzheimer's disease look like? More specifically, how do the proteins present in the brains of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease patients appear? A clear view of the structures of these proteins will enable scientists to find a cure for these diseases affecting millions of people.

Now for the first time, with the help of 3D imaging, scientists at the UK's Leeds University have revealed the molecular structures of the two key proteins present in brains affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.

These proteins are β-amyloid and tau, which form plaques and abnormal filaments in the brain that lead to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, the most common ailments of memory loss and cognitive impairment. While it is not conclusively proven that these proteins are the only cause of the two diseases, they have been present in brains affected by Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

"In the longer term, it is hoped that observing this interplay of proteins within tissues will accelerate identifying new targets for next-generation mechanism-based therapeutics and diagnostics," Leeds University said in a release on the study, which was published in Nature Journal.

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The study is part of efforts to understand the environment in which these proteins exist and find out how they interact with surrounding cells and tissues, specifically those affected by Alzheimer's and Dementia.

To explore deep inside an Alzheimer’s disease brain, scientists created 3D maps using cryo-electron tomography and fluorescence microscopy.&nbsp;

With these 3D maps, they could "observe proteins, the molecular building blocks of life a million times smaller than a grain of rice, within the brain," said the release from Leeds University. "This study revealed the molecular structure of tau in tissue, how amyloids are arranged, and new molecular structures entangled within this pathology in the brain."

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β-amyloid plaques and tau filaments disrupt cellular communication, causing memory loss and confusion, and eventual death of healthy cells.

"This first glimpse of the structure of molecules inside the human brain offers further clues to what happens to proteins in Alzheimer’s disease but also sets out an experimental approach that can be applied to better understand a broad range of other devastating neurological diseases," said Dr Rene Frank, lead author of the study and Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences at Leeds University.

This study was done in&nbsp;collaboration with Amsterdam UMC, Zeiss Microscopy, and the University of Cambridge.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

What does a brain affected by Alzheimer's disease look like? More specifically, how do the proteins present in the brains of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease patients appear?

What does a brain affected by Alzheimer's disease look like? More specifically, how do the proteins present in the brains of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease patients appear? A clear view of the structures of these proteins will enable scientists to find a cure for these diseases affecting millions of people. Now for the first time, with the help of 3D imaging, scientists at the UK's Leeds University have revealed the molecular structures of the two key proteins present in brains affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. These proteins are β-amyloid and tau, which form plaques and abnormal filaments in the brain that lead to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, the most common ailments of memory loss and cognitive impairment. While it is not conclusively proven that these proteins are the only cause of the two diseases, they have been present in brains affected by Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. "In the longer term, it is hoped that observing this interplay of proteins within tissues will accelerate identifying new targets for next-generation mechanism-based therapeutics and diagnostics," Leeds University said in a release on the study, which was published in Nature Journal. Also read: How menstrual cycle affects your mood and behaviour? Medical expert answers The study is part of efforts to understand the environment in which these proteins exist and find out how they interact with surrounding cells and tissues, specifically those affected by Alzheimer's and Dementia. To explore deep inside an Alzheimer’s disease brain, scientists created 3D maps using cryo-electron tomography and fluorescence microscopy. With these 3D maps, they could "observe proteins, the molecular building blocks of life a million times smaller than a grain of rice, within the brain," said the release from Leeds University. "This study revealed the molecular structure of tau in tissue, how amyloids are arranged, and new molecular structures entangled within this pathology in the brain." Also watch: Cancer rates among under 50s risen 24% since 1995, why are so many young adults getting the disease? β-amyloid plaques and tau filaments disrupt cellular communication, causing memory loss and confusion, and eventual death of healthy cells. "This first glimpse of the structure of molecules inside the human brain offers further clues to what happens to proteins in Alzheimer’s disease but also sets out an experimental approach that can be applied to better understand a broad range of other devastating neurological diseases," said Dr Rene Frank, lead author of the study and Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences at Leeds University. This study was done in collaboration with Amsterdam UMC, Zeiss Microscopy, and the University of Cambridge. (With inputs from agencies)

A deep look inside Alzheimer's brain: Molecule structure of proteins unveiled for first time

A combined blood test for cognitive decline has a 90% accuracy rate in determining whether memory loss is due to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. Watch in for more details!

Blood test detects early Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease generally presents with short-term memory impairment due to selective vulnerability of medial temporal lobes in the brain. Episodic memory loss is the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and subsequently, the disease spreads to other association cortices or networks in the brain which results in executive dysfunction resulting in problem-solving and planning difficulties and further resulting in navigation and language disturbances.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
Ideally, people subside memory loss as an indicator of ageing, but it is also a sign of Alzheimer’s, and millions of people are affected by it around the world. In patients suffering from Alzheimer's, their abilities deteriorate which leads to cognitive difficulties severe enough to interfere with day-to-day activities.

Early Signs and Symptoms

Early stages often consist of symptoms that are mistaken for ageing. However, it is important to recognize these early signs for timely intervention:

Memory Loss 
The most common sign of Alzheimer's is memory loss, especially forgetting something that you recently learned. Other symptoms consist of forgetting important dates, asking for the same information repeatedly, etc. It is the most common type of dementia.

Impaired Executive Function 
The executive function consists of a variety of cognitive processes that include planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control.&nbsp;

Other Symptoms&nbsp; 
Other than memory loss and impaired executive function there are other symptoms to look for:

Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks 
People suffering from Alzheimer's face difficulty in once-easy tasks. This can include cooking, driving to a known location, or managing finances.

Confusion with Time or Place 
Losing track of dates, time, and season in common. People with Alzheimer’s tend to forget where they are or how they got there.

Trouble Understanding Visual and Spatial Relationships 
Problem in vision is one of the signs of Alzheimer's. This includes difficulty in reading, judging distance, and determining colour. It can be a problem in driving.

New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing 
People with Alzheimer's struggle to join a conversation, they tend to stop in the middle of a conversation and then have no idea how to continue. They also struggle with vocabulary or have trouble naming familiar objects

Causes and Risk Factors

The exact cause of Alzheimer's is still not fully understood, but it is a combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors.

Genetic Factors 
Certain genes increase the risk of development of Alzheimer's. For example, presence of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is associated with an increase in risk of Alzheimer's.

Lifestyle and Heart Health 
There is growing evidence that factors related to heart increase&nbsp;the risk of Alzheimer's. It includes a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol and poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.

Age 
The greatest known risk for Alzheimer's is increasing age. Most cases are among people above age of 65. After age of 65, risk of Alzheimer's doubles after every 5 years and after 85, risk reaches nearly one-third.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Early diagnosis plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life of an individual and family. If your loved one is facing any of the symptoms immediately consult a medical professional. Diagnosis involves: 
•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Medical History review 
•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Neuropsychological tests 
•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Neurological examination

Treatment Options

While there is no cure, but still there are several treatments available to manage the symptoms. Medications like cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine are advised to improve the symptoms for a specific period. Non-drug treatments like memory training, cognitive training and structured environment are also beneficial.

Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, and their care takers must adapt new ways of living. Setting up routines and creating a supportive environment are important. One of the early signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss and compromised executive function. Seeking advice from healthcare professional is crucial.&nbsp;

(Authored by Dr Kadam Nagpal, Head And Consultant - Neuroimmunology &amp; Movement Disorders And Neurology, Manipal Hospitals)

Alzheimer's disease generally presents with short-term memory impairment due to selective vulnerability of medial temporal lobes in the brain. Episodic memory loss is the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and subsequently, the disease spreads to other association cortices or networks in the brain which results in executive dysfunction resulting in problem-solving and planning difficulties and further resulting in navigation and language disturbances.

Alzheimer's disease generally presents with short-term memory impairment due to selective vulnerability of medial temporal lobes in the brain. Episodic memory loss is the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and subsequently, the disease spreads to other association cortices or networks in the brain which results in executive dysfunction resulting in problem-solving and planning difficulties and further resulting in navigation and language disturbances. Ideally, people subside memory loss as an indicator of ageing, but it is also a sign of Alzheimer’s, and millions of people are affected by it around the world. In patients suffering from Alzheimer's, their abilities deteriorate which leads to cognitive difficulties severe enough to interfere with day-to-day activities. Early Signs and Symptoms Early stages often consist of symptoms that are mistaken for ageing. However, it is important to recognize these early signs for timely intervention: Memory Loss The most common sign of Alzheimer's is memory loss, especially forgetting something that you recently learned. Other symptoms consist of forgetting important dates, asking for the same information repeatedly, etc. It is the most common type of dementia. Impaired Executive Function The executive function consists of a variety of cognitive processes that include planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control. Other Symptoms Other than memory loss and impaired executive function there are other symptoms to look for: Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks People suffering from Alzheimer's face difficulty in once-easy tasks. This can include cooking, driving to a known location, or managing finances. Confusion with Time or Place Losing track of dates, time, and season in common. People with Alzheimer’s tend to forget where they are or how they got there. Trouble Understanding Visual and Spatial Relationships Problem in vision is one of the signs of Alzheimer's. This includes difficulty in reading, judging distance, and determining colour. It can be a problem in driving. New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing People with Alzheimer's struggle to join a conversation, they tend to stop in the middle of a conversation and then have no idea how to continue. They also struggle with vocabulary or have trouble naming familiar objects Causes and Risk Factors The exact cause of Alzheimer's is still not fully understood, but it is a combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Genetic Factors Certain genes increase the risk of development of Alzheimer's. For example, presence of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is associated with an increase in risk of Alzheimer's. Lifestyle and Heart Health There is growing evidence that factors related to heart increase the risk of Alzheimer's. It includes a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol and poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Age The greatest known risk for Alzheimer's is increasing age. Most cases are among people above age of 65. After age of 65, risk of Alzheimer's doubles after every 5 years and after 85, risk reaches nearly one-third. Diagnosis and Treatment Early diagnosis plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life of an individual and family. If your loved one is facing any of the symptoms immediately consult a medical professional. Diagnosis involves: • Medical History review • Neuropsychological tests • Neurological examination Treatment Options While there is no cure, but still there are several treatments available to manage the symptoms. Medications like cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine are advised to improve the symptoms for a specific period. Non-drug treatments like memory training, cognitive training and structured environment are also beneficial. Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, and their care takers must adapt new ways of living. Setting up routines and creating a supportive environment are important. One of the early signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss and compromised executive function. Seeking advice from healthcare professional is crucial. (Authored by Dr Kadam Nagpal, Head And Consultant - Neuroimmunology & Movement Disorders And Neurology, Manipal Hospitals)

Experiencing memory loss and impaired executive function? They could be symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

A decade-long study suggests that a combination of healthy lifestyle choices may help in slowing down the rate of memory decline and can help in reducing the risk of dementia. Inculcating simple activities like eating well, regular exercise, playing cards and socialising at least twice a week can help in reducing the risk of dementia.&nbsp;

As memory is a fundamental function of daily life and as the brain is the most occupied organ of the body, it continuously declines as people age which hampers the quality of life and productivity.&nbsp;

In order to counter this or diminish the effects of dementia, evidence from a recent study has shown that a healthy lifestyle can be beneficial to keep the memory of a person intact. All the previous research in this area has been insufficient to evaluate the effect of a healthy lifestyle on the trajectory of memory, but now we can say that healthy lifestyle choices are linked with softening the speed of memory decline.&nbsp;

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"A combination of positive healthy behaviours is associated with a slower rate of memory decline in cognitively normal older adults", researchers from the National Centre for Neurological Disorders in Beijing, China, wrote in the BMJ.

Practising multiple healthy lifestyle choices together "was associated with a lower probability of progression to mild cognitive impairment and dementia", they added.

Researchers analysed 29,000 adults aged over 60 with normal cognitive function who were part of the China Cognition and Aging Study.

A healthy lifestyle score was calculated by combining six factors:

<ul>
	<li>A healthy diet</li>
	<li>Regular exercise</li>
	<li>Active social contact</li>
	<li>Cognitive activity</li>
	<li>Non-smoking</li>
	<li>Not drinking alcohol</li>
</ul>

Based on their score, ranging from zero to six, participants were put into lifestyle groups, favourable (four to six healthy factors), average (two to three healthy factors), or unfavourable (0 to 1 healthy factors) – and into APOE-carrier and non-carrier groups.

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The healthy lifestyle choices that can help slow down the rate of memory decline:&nbsp;

1. According to the research, a healthy diet was deemed as eating at least seven out of these 12 food groups: fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy, salt, oil, eggs, cereals, legumes, nuts and tea.

2. Writing, reading, playing cards or other games at least twice a week was the second area of healthy behaviour.

3. Other areas included drinking no alcohol, exercising for more than 150 minutes a week at moderate intensity or more than 75 at a vigorous intensity, and never having smoked or been an ex-smoker.

4. Social contact at least twice a week was the sixth healthy behaviour, including activities such as visiting family and friends, attending meetings or going to parties.

After accounting for factors likely to affect the results, the researchers found that each individual healthy behaviour was associated with a slower-than-average decline in memory over 10 years.

Dr Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, "This is a well-conducted study, which followed people over a long period of time, and adds to the substantial evidence that a healthy lifestyle can help to support memory and thinking skills as we age."

The BMJ concluded, "People with four to six healthy behaviours or two to three were almost 90% and almost 30% respectively less likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive impairment relative to those who were the least healthy"

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A decade-long study suggests that a combination of healthy lifestyle choices may help in slowing down the rate of memory decline and can help in reducing the risk of dementia. Inculcating simple activities like eating well, regular exercise, playing cards and socialising at least twice a week can help in reducing the risk of dementia. As memory is a fundamental function of daily life and as the brain is the most occupied organ of the body, it continuously declines as people age which hampers the quality of life and productivity. In order to counter this or diminish the effects of dementia, evidence from a recent study has shown that a healthy lifestyle can be beneficial to keep the memory of a person intact. All the previous research in this area has been insufficient to evaluate the effect of a healthy lifestyle on the trajectory of memory, but now we can say that healthy lifestyle choices are linked with softening the speed of memory decline. Also Read | Are dark chocolates really a healthier choice? "A combination of positive healthy behaviours is associated with a slower rate of memory decline in cognitively normal older adults", researchers from the National Centre for Neurological Disorders in Beijing, China, wrote in the BMJ. Practising multiple healthy lifestyle choices together "was associated with a lower probability of progression to mild cognitive impairment and dementia", they added. Researchers analysed 29,000 adults aged over 60 with normal cognitive function who were part of the China Cognition and Aging Study. A healthy lifestyle score was calculated by combining six factors: A healthy diet Regular exercise Active social contact Cognitive activity Non-smoking Not drinking alcohol Based on their score, ranging from zero to six, participants were put into lifestyle groups, favourable (four to six healthy factors), average (two to three healthy factors), or unfavourable (0 to 1 healthy factors) – and into APOE-carrier and non-carrier groups. WATCH | Scientists reveal how to detect signs of Dementia 9 years before diagnosis × The healthy lifestyle choices that can help slow down the rate of memory decline: 1. According to the research, a healthy diet was deemed as eating at least seven out of these 12 food groups: fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy, salt, oil, eggs, cereals, legumes, nuts and tea. 2. Writing, reading, playing cards or other games at least twice a week was the second area of healthy behaviour. 3. Other areas included drinking no alcohol, exercising for more than 150 minutes a week at moderate intensity or more than 75 at a vigorous intensity, and never having smoked or been an ex-smoker. 4. Social contact at least twice a week was the sixth healthy behaviour, including activities such as visiting family and friends, attending meetings or going to parties. After accounting for factors likely to affect the results, the researchers found that each individual healthy behaviour was associated with a slower-than-average decline in memory over 10 years. Dr Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, "This is a well-conducted study, which followed people over a long period of time, and adds to the substantial evidence that a healthy lifestyle can help to support memory and thinking skills as we age." The BMJ concluded, "People with four to six healthy behaviours or two to three were almost 90% and almost 30% respectively less likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive impairment relative to those who were the least healthy" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A 66-year-old man in Ireland suffered amnesia 10 minutes after having sex with his wife. According to a case report published in the Official Journal of the Irish Medical Organisation&nbsp;on Wednesday, the sex triggered short-term amnesia, temporarily wiping his memory of the previous day and making&nbsp;him unable to retain new information. The doctors are calling it the “Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)” which, according to the Mayo Clinic, has been defined as “a sudden, temporary episode of memory loss that can't be attributed to a more common neurological condition, such as epilepsy or stroke.”

The doctors said that after the intercourse, the man “became distressed” when he noticed the date on his phone and thought that “he had forgotten about his wedding anniversary”. However, in fact, he had celebrated it with his wife and family the day earlier, but was unable to recall those events.

The memory loss lasted for an hour, with the man “repetitively questioning his wife and daughter over the events of that morning and the previous day,” according to the journal.

He later visited an emergency room and had a completely normal neurological examination.&nbsp;

The doctors called it a rare condition which usually affects those between the ages of 50 and 70.

It is said that some people who experience TGA may fail to remember things that happened up to a year prior. Sufferers usually regain their memory within a few hours.

In this case, the affected man’s long-term memory remained intact, and he was able to state his name, age and other basic biographical details.

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However, this is not the first time that this man couldn’t recall his prior days. In 2015, he again experienced TGA with that episode also occurring shortly after sexual intercourse. He later regained his short-term memory.

The authors of the Irish Medical Journal article — who work in the Department of Neurology at University Hospital Limerick — said that up to 10 per cent of people who suffer TGA will suffer a subsequent episode.

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A 66-year-old man in Ireland suffered amnesia 10 minutes after having sex with his wife. According to a case report published in the Official Journal of the Irish Medical Organisation on Wednesday, the sex triggered short-term amnesia, temporarily wiping his memory of the previous day and making him unable to retain new information. The doctors are calling it the “Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)” which, according to the Mayo Clinic, has been defined as “a sudden, temporary episode of memory loss that can't be attributed to a more common neurological condition, such as epilepsy or stroke.” The doctors said that after the intercourse, the man “became distressed” when he noticed the date on his phone and thought that “he had forgotten about his wedding anniversary”. However, in fact, he had celebrated it with his wife and family the day earlier, but was unable to recall those events. The memory loss lasted for an hour, with the man “repetitively questioning his wife and daughter over the events of that morning and the previous day,” according to the journal. He later visited an emergency room and had a completely normal neurological examination. The doctors called it a rare condition which usually affects those between the ages of 50 and 70. It is said that some people who experience TGA may fail to remember things that happened up to a year prior. Sufferers usually regain their memory within a few hours. In this case, the affected man’s long-term memory remained intact, and he was able to state his name, age and other basic biographical details. Also read | Hacked or busted? Brazil airport screens display porn instead of flight information to travellers However, this is not the first time that this man couldn’t recall his prior days. In 2015, he again experienced TGA with that episode also occurring shortly after sexual intercourse. He later regained his short-term memory. The authors of the Irish Medical Journal article — who work in the Department of Neurology at University Hospital Limerick — said that up to 10 per cent of people who suffer TGA will suffer a subsequent episode. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Residents of the purpose-built village near Dax in southwestern France shop for groceries, get pampered at the hair salon and enjoy music recitals just like anyone else. This is, however, no gated community for the general public. Each one of the 105 permanent residents has Alzheimer's disease.

Inside French village constructed for Alzheimer's patients

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