Untreated high blood pressure in over-60s increases dementia risk by 42%

A new study has found that over-60s with untreated high blood pressure have a greatly increased risk of developing dementia, suggesting that maintaining treatment for high blood pressure throughout later life is important for dementia prevention.

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Most powerful Airstream trailer ever aims to out-adventure competition

Airstream's new Trade Wind trailer looks to put space between you and the park-bound hordes, providing off-grid amenities meant to coddle campers during boondocking. It's an impressive marriage of old-world hospitality and new-world technology.

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Leatherman EDC case doubles as a mini workstation for multitool tasks

Leatherman has introduced a compact option for organizing and carrying everyday multitools and provisions. The sleek, new Adapt case keeps everything neat and close at hand and even provides a handy integrated tray on which to do multitool work.

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Home test kit could soon spot gingivitis between visits to the dentist

While gingivitis can lead to tooth loss, the bacteria responsible for the gum disease can also enter the bloodstream and cause heart disease. That's why early detection is important, which is where a new home testing kit may soon come in.

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Remarkable tiny cabin isn’t built to last

Overtreders W has taken an unusual approach to creating its Stable Stack tiny cabin/hotel room. The structure was built using borrowed materials and is secured together with straps, meaning it can eventually be dismantled and the materials returned.

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Brooklyn’s first supertall skyscraper turns heads with intricate facade

SHoP Architects has completed the first supertall skyscraper in Brooklyn, NYC. The residential tower rises to a height of 1,066 ft and is defined by a blackened stainless steel, copper and bronze facade that integrates an existing bank on the site.

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Gaïa Tiny House goes extra wide and long to offer spacious interior

Baluchon's latest tiny house is a departure from the French firm's usual pint-sized dwellings. Named the Gaïa Tiny House, it measures 36 sq m that allows for a roomy interior layout, with enough space for a small family to live in comfort.

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High levels of dangerous metals found in exclusive marijuana users

A new study has found that people who exclusively use marijuana have higher levels of potentially dangerous metals in their blood and urine than those who don’t, suggesting the drug may be an overlooked source of metal exposure.

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AI identifies top predictors of adolescent suicide and self-harm

Researchers have used AI to identify the factors that predict an adolescent’s risk of self-harm and attempting suicide. They say their model is more accurate than existing risk predictors and could provide individualized care to vulnerable patients.

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Daily aspirin shown to drive down diabetes risk in older adults

While research shows that taking a daily dose of aspirin could have some pros and cons, a new study adds a tick to the pro column. It was found that low-dose supplementation with the drug reduced type 2 diabetes development in adults over 65 by 15%.

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