Tag: Memory
An alarming increase in memory disease diagnoses is predicted in Finland
“When looking at these results, it is important to recognize that the registry data only includes confirmed cases. Thus, the true number of people with memory disorders is likely to be underestimated,” explained. Hanna-Maria RoittoSpecialist doctor of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). Forecasts for the year 2040 indicate that the number of people…
The hunt for the German terror pensioners
65-year-old Daniella Klette was arrested last week, but two of her cronies are still being hunted by German police, suspected of a long list of crimes. Hear Daniel AllingGermany correspondent on how the hunt for the trio evokes the memory of the hijackings, kidnappings and murders that killed over 30 people. Host: Robin Olin Guest:…
Democrats' attempt to duck Biden's memory problems
Hear Cecilia Khavar, foreign correspondent and former US correspondent, tell about the new investigation where a prosecutor, after questioning Biden, states that he has difficulty remembering important events. The investigation makes the question of Joe Biden's health more relevant than ever. Democrats have so far dealt with his misstatements and stumbles by having him jog,…
COVID-19 infection does not damage the memory of the immune system, confirms a Finnish study
Research by researchers at the University of Helsinki investigates the effects of COVID-19 on the immune system. Unlike measles, which is known to infect and kill white blood cells, leading to a loss of immunological memory of childhood vaccines, the effect of COVID-19 appears to be different. Eliisa Kekäläinen, who is part of the research…
The report that shakes Joe Biden
Special counsel Robert K. Hur concluded his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents this week. In his report, Hur states that there are no grounds for prosecution, but what everyone is talking about are statements about Joe Biden's age and memory. The White House is furious, describing the report as politically motivated and…
Call in and tell us about your strongest memory of 2023
Two days into 2024, it's about time to take stock. What is your strongest memory of 2023? Was this the year you became a homeowner, got married, or on the contrary, sold house and home to make that long-awaited trip to Samarkand? Maybe the whole year was a turning point, an inner journey that took…
The man without memory
In the summer of 2013, the story of the American Michael Boatwright breaks. Media around the world are reporting that he has been found unconscious in a motel in California. He remembers nothing of his past life, and now they are trying to piece together his story. Eva Espling sits at home in Uddevalla. She…
COVID-19 will increase the mortality of Finns in 2022
Deaths related to memory disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system also increased. In contrast, cancer deaths, accidents and suicides decreased compared to 2021. Notably, no deaths from COVID-19 vaccines were counted last year, down from six vaccine-related deaths in 2021. Kati Taskinen from Statistics Finland emphasized that the number of COVID-19 deaths in 2022…
The helicopter crash in Gothenburg's archipelago
18 November 2003, 19-year-old Jacob De Vries wakes up in the water. His last memory is sitting in the helicopter on his way out to an exercise. Now the surface of the water is covered with jet fuel and around him are wreckage from the helicopter he was just in. 150 meters away is the…
Proper exercise slows down brain decay
Cardio training has been shown to benefit the brain the most. Until now. Recently, research was presented that showed that yoga is most effective for the brain's cognition, at least if you are over fifty years old. We find out which form of training gives clearer thinking, better memory and more creativity. Host: Louise EpsteinVisitor:…
The impact of screen time on young minds: a comprehensive study
The researchers, including teams from the Education University of Hong Kong, Shanghai Normal University and Macquarie University, focused on how digital activity affects brain plasticity at crucial developmental stages. Specifically, the study found changes in different parts of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe. These areas are responsible…
500: Ebba Busch on shaky ground
The political game turns 500 episodes and we celebrate this with a trip down memory lane all the way back to the beginning of 2014. What are the big political upheavals during these years? And who really knows the most about Swedish politics? We test our experts with a really clever quiz. But we begin…
Memory of the sailors from the Wigry ship
The steamship Wigry sank off the coast of Iceland on January 15, 1942, during a powerful storm. 25 of the 27 crew members left on permanent watch. The ship’s captain Władysław Grabowski and officer Zygmunt Lewicki as well as the Canadian cook Carl W. Julien died on January 15 – the others died a day…
Finland celebrates UN Day
Finnish flags will fly on Tuesday in memory of the UN Charter that entered into force on October 24, 1945.
Right now: She is this year’s winner of the economics prize
The winners of Sweden’s Riksbank prize in economic science in memory of Alfred Nobel are now announced. The prize has been awarded since 1968. Follow Ekot’s live broadcast here.
Don’t forget Olle Ljungström
Olle Ljungström was only 54 years old when he died after a lifetime marred by addiction but also fantastic music that inspired many Swedish musicians. Olle Ljungström was one of Sweden’s most talented artists and lyricists and started in the band Reeperbahn in the late 70s. In August 2021, he would have turned 60, but…
Therefore, your medicine is out of stock at the pharmacy
Many Swedes have experienced that a prescribed medication is not available in the pharmacy. Hear Ekot’s medicine reporter Anna Larsson about the reasons for the empty shelves, and why some countries in Europe are now investing in their own subsidized production. Host: Caroline Kernen Guest: Anna Larsson, Ekot’s medicine reporter Reporter: Annie Sääf Producer: Irma…
Over 40 years ago, a Polish soldier saved the life of an Icelandic boy
Magda Reszka is looking for an Icelandic boy who was rescued by her father after he fell into the sea in the port of Gdansk in 1976 or 1977. Magda’s father was a soldier at the time, and the story of saving the boy is a precious memory in the Reszka family’s home. The gifts…
That’s why Putin’s victory day was so rejected
The military band played, the soldiers marched and at least one tank drove past the gallery of honor at the Kremlin wall on May 9 this year in Moscow. But the Victory Day air show was cancelled, the memorial marches for relatives killed in battle canceled and the crowds on the streets of Moscow were…
That is why the Danes light candles in their windows tonight
Lightening of darkened window panesThe message from London triggered great celebrations in the streets. Five years of German occupation officially ended on 5 May 1945. But shortly after the ‘message of freedom’ on May 4, many Danes tore down the black curtains that the Nazi regime had declared mandatory on Danish windows. And to further…
Severe turbulence continues for SAS shares
Stormy skies aheadWhile SAS seems to be regaining its height with today’s good news, the problems are far from over. Its finances have so far this year failed to impress, and the memory of last summer’s pilot strike still lingers. Many analysts believe the takeover is inevitable given the poor performance and continued problems. The…
The technology that can reveal Alzheimer’s long before symptoms
Hear about the blood test that can show the disease even in people who are still cognitively healthy. And about the genetic test that shows future risk of suffering – is it a good idea to, like actor Chris Hemsworth, take such a test when you’re 39? Louise asks how much you want to know…
The anniversary of the invasion, Swedish orders are reintroduced and meeting with the director Hagai Levi…
Hour 1: Conversation with Stig Fredriksson, Katarina Engberg and Lubna El Shanti one year after the invasion of Ukraine. They live with the memory of the events in Butja – reportage from Ukraine Large quantities of weapons in circulation during and after war Chronicle of Liza Alexandrova Zorina The panel Hour 2: Swedish orders are…
Police stormed Omar’s home: “Now you have a memory for life”
Reporter: Shang Imam Producer: Gustav Asplund
Zelensky with a lively speech to Parliament
Turn on a light for UkraineZelensky ended his emotional speech by urging the Danish public to make their ‘coziness’ an act of support for Ukraine tonight. “I know that candlelight is an aspect of cosiness and a normal home life in Denmark, a life that many people in Ukraine can only dream of now,” he…
Podcasts & programs
In memory of Ingvar Oldsberg
The power of memory
We humans really forget most of what we see and do in a lifetime. But conditions have changed as our lives have become increasingly digital. Today we leave behind massive amounts of data that form a detailed diary of our lives. A diary that is not controlled by ourselves but by private companies. P3 Dystopia…
Research shows that the bigger the picture, the better we remember it
A new study led by Dr Sharon Gilaie-Dotan, From the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Bar-Ilan and the Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center in Gonda (Goldschmied), tried to find out if large images are better remembered than small ones in natural daily behavior. His assumption was based on the fact that…
Studying finds insights into how we learn to learn
“As every teacher knows, simply remembering the knowledge we learn in school is hardly the purpose of education,” said Andre Fenton, Professor of Neuroscience at New York University and senior author of research. “Instead of just using our brains to store information for remembering, with the right mental training, we can also‘ learn to learn,…
Castroneves wants to compete on Swedish snow – Speedcafe
VIDEO: KTM Summer Grill: Gardner wins Moto2 title Gardner: Memory of Moto2 title win “will live with me forever” Castroneves wants to compete on Swedish snow Herne locked himself in for his Sprintcar debut Percat excited by WAU’s Bathurst rule The qualifying bar is raised for MotoGP, feeder classes The DJR manager flags for a…