91% youth don''t consider forgetfulness as a disease: Study
As per a recent survey conducted by Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj (FHVK) to calculate the understanding of Alzheimer`s and Dementia, it is found that forgetfulness is not considered as a disease among youth of India.
Apr 04, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
This new gene offers hope for Alzheimer's disease
A new gene has been discovered by a team of researchers that is associated with Tau accumulation, which is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease (AD).
Mar 26, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Alzheimer's disease linked to fatty acids in brain, says study
Currently it is thought that the main reason for developing memory problems in dementia is the presence of two big molecules in the brain called tau and amyloid proteins, researchers said.
Mar 23, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
Do you know how beneficial a daily cup of tea could be? - Read story
The findings, published in journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, indicate that those carrying the gene of dementia can also slash their likelihood of developing toxic clumps in their brain by as much as 86 percent.
Mar 17, 2017, 11:24 AM IST
This test can show if you're at risk of dementia
Chances are that you might end your days slipping into dementia, but now, a recent study hassuggested that it`s possible to detect the onset of early memory loss.
Mar 17, 2017, 01:00 AM IST
Episodes of low blood pressure in middle age associated with cognitive decline, dementia later!
The findings suggest that these temporary episodes – known as orthostatic hypotension – may cause lasting damage, possibly because they reduce needed blood flow to the brain.
Mar 12, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
Caffeine is the new cure for dementia, brain ailments
The protective effect of the enzyme, called NMNAT2, was discovered last year through research conducted at IU Bloomington.
Mar 08, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Only 10% dementia cases get diagnosed in India; more awareness required
There is an urgent requisite for dementia awareness in India, since diagnosis is getting affected.
Feb 23, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
Heading balls may put you at dementia risk
A study suggested that evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a potential cause of dementia, has been found in the brains of former association football (soccer) players.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:09 PM IST
Air pollution capable of elevating dementia risk in elderly women
The findings showed the fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) -- coming from power and automobile plants -- could invade the brain and wreak havoc in older women who live in these places.
Feb 01, 2017, 13:26 PM IST
This new drug may win battle against Alzheimer's disease – Read
The drug SAK3 is now in the preclinical stage of drug development and clinical trials are expected to begin in the next few years, the researchers said.
Jan 27, 2017, 13:31 PM IST
Mushroom consumption good for health; prevents dementia, alzheimer's: Study
Researchers, including Vikineswary Sabaratnam from the University of Malaya in Malaysia, analysed the health benefits of edible and culinary mushrooms.
Jan 25, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Alzheimer's disease: Meditation, music may help reverse early memory loss in older adults
For the study, researchers analysed 60 older adults who were assigned to either a beginner meditation (Kirtan Kriya) or music listening programme and asked to practice 12 minutes/day for 12 weeks.
Jan 23, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Delirium can accelerate dementia process
When people start becoming delirious, it may have a long-lasting impact on their brains, accelerating the dementia process among them, a new study has found.
Jan 21, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
Delirium can fasten dementia-related mental decline: Study
The study is the first to show the multiplying effects of delirium, that affects a quarter of older patients, and dementia in these people, researchers said.
Jan 21, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
People who develop hypertension at older phase may have decreased risk of dementia
The study further reveals that individuals developing blood pressure at the age of 80 or more, possess lesser risk of getting exposed to dementia.
Jan 17, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
Couch potatoes at dementia risk same as those with genes
Approximately 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia and the numbers are expected to surge to 115.4 million by the year 2050.
Jan 11, 2017, 23:58 PM IST
Want to keep ageing, dementia at bay? Learn more languages!
Being bilingual `makes the brain more efficient and economical with its resources.
Jan 10, 2017, 07:42 AM IST
This is how dementia patients can manage agitation – Read
The research builds upon previous studies demonstrating that art, music, and other similar therapies can effectively reduce symptoms of dementia without medication.
Jan 08, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Residing near high-traffic roadways elevates demetia risk
They examined records of more than 6.5 million Ontario residents aged 20-85 to investigate the correlation between living close to major roads and dementia, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
Jan 06, 2017, 12:40 PM IST