Major cause of dementia discovered, could also lead to Huntington's Disease
Dementia results in a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning, causing loss of memory and cognitive impairments affecting the ability to learn.
Dec 12, 2017, 17:02 PM IST
New hope for Alzheimer's patients? Scientists find potential treatment
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease which normally starts gradually but worsens overtime. It accounts for 60% to 70% of dementia cases.
Dec 06, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
Google - Our source for every information could actually lead to dementia
In 2015, the number of people with dementia reached almost 45 million, two times more than in 1990, according to a rough estimate.
Dec 05, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Alzheimer's, dementia can be tracked early with this tool
Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions in the elderly.
Dec 04, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
How unhealthy weight gain could lead to dementia
Experts have hailed a new study as a wake-up call on the "life-threatening" health dangers of being fat.
Dec 03, 2017, 17:15 PM IST
A loving relationship may help reduce risk of dementia
Couples may also have more opportunities for social engagement than single people that further wards off the dementia risk.
Acid reflux drugs safe, not linked to dementia
Drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid -- called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are among the most prescribed drugs to treat a wide range of disorders, including gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Computer brain-training can reduce dementia in elderly by 29%: Study
A computerised brain training program reduces risk of dementia among older adults by 29 per cent, a 10-year study claims.
Nov 20, 2017, 19:31 PM IST
MIND diet may lower risk of Alzheimer's by 53%
A Mediterranean-style diet, called MIND, may lower your risk of developing cognitive impairment.
Nov 20, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Computer brain training beneficial for seniors, may cut dementia risk
The computerised speed training task is designed to improve the speed and accuracy of visual attention.
Nov 18, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
Playing video games could reduce risk of dementia in older adults: Study
Previous studies have shown video games as an effective treatment for people suffering from depression and have also analysed their efficacy in improving one's learning skills.
Nov 17, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
Bill Gates makes 100 million investment to eliminate Alzheimer's
With rapidly rising numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the disease is taking a growing emotional and financial toll as people live longer, Gates told Reuters in an interview.
Nov 13, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
This is how youngsters can help elderly fight Alzheimer's
There were also some signs suggesting improvements in participants` conditions.Principal investigator Sharon Sha noted that the finding of safety wasn`t surprising, given that blood-plasma infusions have long been in widespread use for other indications and are considered extremely safe.
Nov 05, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
Inappropriate medication given to more than half of elderly patients with dementia, says study
The prescription of two or more inappropriate medications was associated with a higher chance of at least one fall-related injury and at least one episode of hospitalization.
Oct 08, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
High BP in 40s may put women at increased dementia risk
Women who have high blood pressure in their 40s are 73 percent more likely to develop dementia than women who have stable normal blood pressure.
Oct 06, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Losing sense of smell may signal onset of dementia in older adults, says study
Researchers noted five years after the initial test, almost all of the study subjects who were unable to name a single scent had been diagnosed with dementia.
Oct 01, 2017, 16:59 PM IST
India urgently needs national dementia policy: Experts
Dementia affects an estimated 50 million people globally and in India, the number is estimated to be 3.7 to four million.
Sep 21, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
World Alzheimer's Day: What's normal and what isn't, other symptoms and prevention tips
September 21 is observed as World Alzheimer's Day with an aim to raise awareness about the most common cause of dementia – with AD being its most common form.
Sep 21, 2017, 10:07 AM IST
Japan restaurant lets dementia patients serve customers to raise awareness ahead of World Alzheimer's Day
Japan is a global frontrunner in confronting dementia, the cost of which has been estimated at one percent of the world’s gross domestic product.
Sep 18, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Lack of sleep may increase risk of dementia in older adults!
A new research has claimed that older adults who don't get a good night's sleep are at higher risk of developing dementia.
Aug 24, 2017, 19:32 PM IST