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Sleep medications not only improve sleep but also prevent dementia

Sleep medications help many adults get a full night’s sleep, but new research suggests they potentially may increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Zolpidem, the sedative in Ambien and other sleep drugs, may adversely effect a brain function believed to be key in preventing dementia, according to an animal study conducted by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. When the body falls asleep, the brain transitions away from processing external information. But even during deep, dreamless sleep — the non Rapid eye movement (REM) portion of

Rupee rises 12 paise to 85.86 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Mar 24 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 12 paise to 85.86 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as strong domestic inflows provided the much-needed support. However, lurking risks — ranging from crude oil prices to liquidity constraints — continue to pose challenges for the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.93 against the greenback, then gained some ground and touched 85.86, up 12 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee appreciated 38 paise to close at 85.98 against the US dollar. “Despite its recent gains, the rupee

After the gold rush: Asian, Mid-East sellers flood jewellery market

MUMBAI, March 24 (Reuters) – As gold prices jump to successive highs, jewellers across Asia and the Middle East are grappling with displays losing their sparkle as customers race to cash in their old jewellery and coins. If the rush to sell continues, it could ultimately lead to lower imports into major markets, potentially tempering gold’s rally, retailers and industry experts said. Spot gold topped $3,000 an ounce for the first time on March 14, and continued climbing last week to bring year-to-date gains to more than 15%, driven by a powerful combination of political and financial uncertainty. The stunning

Indian shares open higher led by energy stocks

March 24 (Reuters) – Indian shares opened higher on Monday, led by energy stocks and as foreign capital inflows and bargain-buying opportunities cheered investors. The NSE Nifty 50 was up 0.65% at 23,498.2, while the BSE Sensex gained 0.67% to 77,420.78, as of 9:21 a.m. IST. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter. Sign up here. All the 13 major sectors gained, with the high-weightage financials rising 0.7%. The energy index jumped 2%, led by GAIL, Gujarat State Petronet, Indraprastha Gas and Mahanagar Gas, on likely gains from

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