Road pollution can cause dementia? Scientists say yes!
The scientists came to this conclusion after tracking all the adults living in Ontario, Canada—about 6.6 million people—over the course of a decade from 2001 to 2012.
Jan 05, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Sauna baths frequently may ward-off dementia risk
In a 20-year follow-up study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, men taking a sauna four to seven times a week were 66 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those taking a sauna once a week.
Dec 17, 2016, 18:33 PM IST
'Life Flows On': A film dedicated to dementia, elderly care
"Life Flows On", a film dedicated to Global Dementia Challenge and Elderly Care, will release in select cities on Friday.
Oct 20, 2016, 18:47 PM IST
Soon, a sensor to detect vitamin B12 deficiency!
Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 18, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
Prostate cancer treatment increases risk of dementia in men
A new study conducted by the researchers of Penn Medicine found that a common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer increases the risk of developing dementia in men, regardless of their age.
Oct 14, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Things you can do to prevent dementia!
Dementia is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes which is caused by brain disease or injury.
Oct 13, 2016, 23:35 PM IST
Study identifies everyday factors that may trigger dementia risk
In a recent study, experts have created a shortlist of environmental factors that may possibly contribute to our risk of developing dementia.
Oct 12, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
Mental disorder: Warning signs, importance of early intervention!
Learning about mental illnesses, their developing symptoms, or early warning signs and taking swift action can help.
Oct 10, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
Caffeine consumptions may decrease risk of dementia, says study
A new study suggests that older women who consume coffee daily may have a lower risk of dementia.
Oct 06, 2016, 00:01 AM IST
Alzheimer's disease: Ten signs and symptoms
How do you tell if and when a person's forgetfulness becomes serious and should be checked?
Sep 21, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
'The Sound of Music' actress Charmian Carr dies at 73
Charmian Carr, who is known for her role as the eldest Von Trapp daughter, Liesl, in "The Sound of Music", has died. She was 73.
Sep 19, 2016, 12:07 PM IST
Can a Facebook app aid Alzheimer's caregivers?
To help bring some order in the lives of such Alzheimer's caregivers a team of US researchers is to test if a Facebook web app could be of help.
Acupuncture may cure pre-dementia symptoms
The researchers trawled Western and Chinese research databases for relevant trials comparing acupuncture and medical treatment that had been published up to July 2015.
Aug 07, 2016, 10:05 AM IST
Moderate physical activity can prevent dementia
An increase in physical activity can prevent new cases of dementia globally each year, a new study has revealed.
Jul 31, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
This leukemia drug may treat dementia, Parkinson's disease
This statement comes on the basis of a small study which says that this drug has the potential to improve motor and congnitive functions in dementia and Parkinson's patients.
Jul 13, 2016, 14:26 PM IST
Regular exercise keeps brain active, reduces risk of dementia!
One should always indulge in physical activities as it will help them stay fit, energetic and also lead a healthy lifestyle.
Jun 03, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Watch: Consuming seafood lessens risk of age-related memory loss
Weekly consumption of such food reduces the risk of developing age-related memory loss to a considerable level.
May 11, 2016, 23:31 PM IST
Start doing yoga, meditation to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease
A new research suggests that doing yoga and meditation regularly could be a simple, safe and low-cost solution to improving brain fitness.
May 11, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
This smartphone game may help fight dementia early!
Experts say that this newly-created game may help determine how dementia affects the brain and it might also bring some new approaches of detecting the disease at an early stage.
May 05, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
Worsening depression, a predictor of dementia
The study included 3325 adults aged 55 and over, who all had symptoms of depression but no symptoms of dementia at the start of the study.
Apr 30, 2016, 18:03 PM IST