brain health

The Power of Exercise: Protecting Against Major Brain Haemorrhage

Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of developing the condition, as well as improve cognitive function. Here's all about a recent study which says exercise can protect against haemorrhage, find out more.

May 24, 2023, 13:35 PM IST

World Hypertension Day 2023: How Stress And Poor Brain Health Could Lead To High Blood Pressure- Expert Answers

World Hypertension Day is observed on May 17 every year as an initiative to increase the awareness of hypertension. 

May 17, 2023, 12:16 PM IST

The Dangers Of Dry Cleaning: Chemicals Can Increase Risk Of Parkinson's By 70%

Prolonged exposure to a chemical commonly used as a cleaning agent, particularly in dry cleaning clothes and degreasing metals, can increase the risk of Parkinson`s disease by 70 per cent, according to a study.

May 16, 2023, 20:00 PM IST

The Power Of Breathing: How It Can Help Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Reveals Study

Doing simple breathing exercises may help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer`s disease, claimed a study. Read below to know more.

 

May 06, 2023, 19:28 PM IST

Music Can Prevent Cognitive Decline: Study Outlines How

A  study led by European universities revealed that music practice and active listening could prevent working memory decline. Such activities promoted brain plasticity, and they were associated with grey matter volume increase.

Apr 19, 2023, 10:17 AM IST

World Parkinson's Day 2023: How To Manage The Risk Of Parkinson's In Young Adults

World Parkinson`s Day is observed on April 11 every year to raise awareness about the disease. Since this disease is commonly associated with elderly people, here are common factors that affect the youth as well, read.

Apr 11, 2023, 14:19 PM IST

Men With High Blood Pressure In Their 30s Are Prone To Poor Brain Health Conditions In Their 70s: Study

According to a recent study, having high blood pressure in your 30s is linked to worse brain health around the age of 75, especially in males. Read more about the research here.

Apr 08, 2023, 18:33 PM IST

Optimal blood pressure helps our brains age slower: Study

Optimal blood pressure helps our brains stay at least six months younger than our actual age.

Oct 13, 2021, 12:48 PM IST

DNA: Awareness analysis on World Stroke Day 2020

Stroke is a brain attack that occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted. In this situation the brain cells start dying due to lack of oxygen supply. World stroke day is observed on 29 October each year.

Oct 29, 2020, 23:30 PM IST

High calorie diet causes brain health to decline faster: Study

According to the study, 30 per cent of the global adult population is either overweight or obese, and over 10 per cent of the world's adult population will have type 2 diabetes by 2030, reports Efe news.

Jun 13, 2019, 14:57 PM IST

Soon, walk around freely while getting your brain scanned – Here's how

Researchers, by using quantum sensors in the helmet scanner, overcame many issues, since these sensors are lightweight,work at room temperature and can be placed directly onto scalp – increasing the amount of signal they are able to pick up.

Mar 22, 2018, 13:52 PM IST

Brain training may help prevent dyslexia

In previous work, researchers found that children with dyslexia show a weak synchronisation with low frequency bands, and therefore, a poor activation of the regions related to language processing.

Mar 08, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

A little anxiety may aid your memory

For the study, the researchers assessed 80 undergraduate students from the University of Waterloo, including 64 females.

Feb 27, 2018, 20:00 PM IST

Long-lasting depression may alter the brain, suggests study

This study provides the first biological evidence for large brain changes in long-lasting depression.

Feb 27, 2018, 19:42 PM IST

A greener habitat can help boost children's brain development: Study

Green spaces are said to provide children with opportunities for psychological restoration and prompt exercises in discovery, creativity, and risk-taking the researchers said.

Feb 24, 2018, 17:46 PM IST

Music may help you enjoy your workout, but it can alter brainwaves: Study

In 2012, a study likened music to a legal, performance-enhancing drug, cheating tiredness and sparking feel-good vibes.  

Feb 19, 2018, 15:02 PM IST

World Epilepsy Day: All you need to know about the disease

Epilepsy, a chronic non-communicable condition, is a brain disorder that can affect a person of any age.  

Feb 09, 2018, 18:02 PM IST

Parents, take note! Video games, Legos may boost kids' science, math skills

The study, published in the journal Geosphere, surveyed hundreds of undergraduate students and found a huge spread in their spatial skills.

Feb 06, 2018, 17:16 PM IST

Prefer dim lighting? It might affect your learning abilities

Light does not directly affect the hippocampus, meaning it acts first other sites within the brain after passing through the eyes.

Feb 06, 2018, 16:38 PM IST

Falling IQ level in childhood may up schizophrenia risk later

However, not all children struggling at school are at risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders, the researchers said in a paper, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.

Feb 01, 2018, 17:37 PM IST