Data is here: Australian August retail sales +0.7% m/m (expected +0.4%) The Australian Bureau of Statistics have slotted in a ready made narrative: “Retail spending was boosted this month by warmer-than-usual weather for this time of year. “This year was the warmest August on record since 1910, which saw more spending on items typically purchased...
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A recent study published in Sleep sheds light on the relationship between caffeine consumption and its impact on sleep. Researchers found that while a 100 mg dose of caffeine (roughly equivalent to one cup of coffee) can be consumed up to four hours before bedtime without significant effects on sleep,...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting over 10 million people worldwide. Its hallmark is the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain’s substantia nigra, leading to tremors, rigidity, and other motor impairments. Beyond movement issues, PD often disrupts emotional and cognitive functions, complicating patients’ ability to recognize...
Groundbreaking research has uncovered a potential link between a common virus and Alzheimer’s disease, offering fresh perspectives on how infections might contribute to neurodegenerative disorders. Scientists at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, along with collaborators, have connected a chronic gut infection caused by cytomegalovirus (HCMV) to...
