Kareena Kapoor’s dad Randhir Kapoor is suffering from dementia, reveals nephew Ranbir Kapoor
"My uncle Randhir Kapoor, who is going through an early stage of dementia, came to me after the film and said, `Tell dad that he is amazing, and where is he, let's call him'", says Ranbir Kapoor.
Mar 31, 2022, 15:53 PM IST
Ignoring cholesterol, glucose levels at 35 may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
Although high LDL has been consistently associated with AD risk in many previous studies, the link between HDL and AD was inconclusive
Mar 31, 2022, 15:30 PM IST
Lithium may decrease risk of developing dementia: Study
Dementia is the leading cause of death in elderly Western populations, but no preventative treatments are currently available. More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, with Alzheimer's disease the most common form.
Mar 21, 2022, 11:07 AM IST
World Alzheimer's Day: 'Noise pollution increases risk of dementia'
Each year, September 21 is commemorated as World Alzheimer's Day, and Alzheimer's disease has been found to be the commonest cause of dementia.
Sep 21, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
World Alzheimer’s Day 2021: Australian researchers identify likely cause of disease
A probable cause of Alzheimer's disease was the leakage from the blood into the brain of fat-carrying particles transporting toxic proteins. The findings are published in the journal PLOS Biology.
Sep 21, 2021, 12:04 PM IST
Long COVID may spike early risk of dementia
Apart from neurological symptoms associated with Covid-19 like the loss of taste and smell, Atri said those who have long Covid should also be on the lookout for "mental fog, problems with attention and concentration, more effortful mental activities, maybe forgetfulness". There can also be sleep issues and anxiety.
Sep 13, 2021, 15:38 PM IST
Air pollution associated with higher risk of dementia
The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Environmental Health Perspectives’. In the UW-led study, a small increase in the levels of fine particle pollution (PM2.5 or particulate matter 2.5 micrometres or smaller) averaged over a decade at specific addresses in the Seattle area was associated with a greater risk of dementia for people living at those addresses.
Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study
Each year, an estimated 10 in every 100,000 individuals develop dementia with early-onset (prior to age 65). This corresponds to 350,000 new cases of early-onset dementia per year, globally.
Jul 29, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study
Each year, an estimated 10 in every 100,000 individuals develop dementia with early-onset (prior to age 65). This corresponds to 350,000 new cases of early-onset dementia per year, globally.
Jul 29, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Older people who have experienced falls should be screened for Alzheimer`s: Study
The findings, available online in the Journal of Alzheimer`s Disease, suggest that older people who have experienced falls should be screened for Alzheimer`s and that new strategies may be needed to reduce the risk of falling for people in the disease`s early stages.
Sep 15, 2020, 23:04 PM IST
A person's sleep pattern may forecast when will Alzheimer's disease begin
The research was led by UC Berkeley neuroscientists Matthew Walker and Joseph Winer that was published in the journal Current Biology.
Sep 05, 2020, 01:28 AM IST
How renegade protein interrupts brain cell function in Alzheimer's disease revealed
Neuroscientists have previously found that tau can become toxic when extra chemical molecules accumulate with its structure in the brain, causing it to form tangles of protein that destroy surrounding tissue.
Jul 29, 2020, 15:16 PM IST
AIIMS study observes Mild Behavioural Impairment as precursor of Dementia
The study named `Behavioural issues in late life may be the precursor of dementia - A cross-sectional evidence from memory clinic of AIIMS, India` conducted by the Department of Geriatric medicine also stressed on multimorbidity, diabetes and urinary incontinence to be significantly associated with MBI.
Jun 18, 2020, 19:59 PM IST
Taller men may have lower dementia risk in old age: Study
For the findings, published in the journal eLife, researchers analysed data on 666,333 Danish men born between 1939 and 1959, including 70,608 brothers and 7,388 twins, from Danish national registries.
Feb 12, 2020, 14:14 PM IST
New drug to protect against Alzheimer: Study
This drug could help activate these mechanisms that support nerve health and prevent dementia.
Sep 10, 2019, 16:13 PM IST
Married people less likely to experience dementia
Divorcees are about twice as likely as married people to develop dementia, the study indicated
Aug 29, 2019, 17:04 PM IST
Stress in middle age increases Alzheimer risk in women: Study
According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in 6 women over age 60 will get Alzheimer's disease, compared with 1 in 11 men.
Aug 07, 2019, 17:49 PM IST
Being socially active linked to lower dementia risk
For the analysis, the research team focused on the relationships between social contact at age 50, 60 and 70, and subsequent incidence of dementia, and whether social contact was linked to cognitive decline, after accounting for other factors such as education, employment, marital status and socioeconomic status.
Aug 06, 2019, 15:04 PM IST
Spicy diet linked with dementia
People of normal body weight may be more sensitive to chili intake than overweight people, hence the impact on memory and weight.
Jul 23, 2019, 17:06 PM IST
Vikram Phadnis' second film to deal with dementia
He is also gearing up for his first fashion show of 2019.
Jan 23, 2019, 14:53 PM IST